Why Golden Boot contender Bryan Mbeumo is key to Brentford’s survival
Hard-working off the ball, potent with it, the Cameroon forward needs to stay fit for the Bees to prosper
By Ben McAleer for WhoScored
With domestic duties back on the horizon, Erling Haaland will look to add to his 10 Premier League goals. The Manchester City striker has inexplicably failed to score in his past two league outings, allowing Golden Boot rivals a sniff at overhauling him. One of those who has closed the gap is Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo.
Mbeumo has six league goals after scoring for the third game running in Brentford’s entertaining 5-3 win over Wolves before the international break. After Brentford flirted with relegation last season, his sprint start has been welcomed with open arms there.
