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Brentford demonstrated their Premier League quality with a resounding 6-1 victory over Championship outfit Birmingham City in the EFL Cup Round 2. The Bees, led by a brace from defender Nathan Collins and a debut goal from Callum Wilson, dominated proceedings from the start. In a notable Premier League clash, Leeds United secured a 2-0 win away at Nottingham Forest, thanks to goals from Daniel James and James Justin. Meanwhile, Hull City continued their strong start to the season by defeating Stoke City on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
LAST UPDATE | 5 mins ago EFL Cup Round 2 IRELAND DEFENDER NATHAN Collins scored twice as Brentford routed Championship side Birmingham City 6-1 tonight.
Callum Wilson, who joined on a free transfer from relegated West Ham, seized his first opportunity to put Brentford ahead with a crisp finish after six minutes. Brentford’s Premier League quality was evident throughout and although Blues equalised through Demarai Gray just before the half-hour they were level for just seven minutes.
Lax defending saw Aaron Hickey and Collins score in quick succession to effectively seal the tie before half-time, with Mikkel Damsgaard getting on the end of a counter-attack to add the fourth. Advertisement Igor Thiago’s smart close-range finish sent fans streaming for the exit, missing Brentford captain Collins’ second header. Leeds United won away 2-0 to Nottingham Forest in their all-Premier League clash, thanks to second-half goals from Daniel James and James Justin.
Daniel James celebrates his goal for Leeds United. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo Premier League new boys Hull City followed up their 2-0 win over Manchester United on Saturday by knocking Stoke out of the Carabao Cup on penalties after a 1-1 draw at the bet365 Stadium. Robert Bozenik opened the scoring for the hosts before the Tigers equalised through Kieran Dowell on the stroke of half time.
With neither side able to force a winner, Hull ran out 5-4 winners on penalties. Ireland defender John Egan was rested as manager Sergej Jakirovic made 11 changes to the side that stunned Manchester United at the weekend. More to follow… Results
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