Igor Thiago scored a clinical hat-trick as Brentford secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium, ending their poor away run in emphatic fashion. The Brazilian striker’s treble lifted him to 14 Premier League goals this season, placing him among Europe's elite scorers alongside Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane.
Brentford head coach Keith Andrews praised Thiago's finishing, calling him a “special person” who works tirelessly for the team. “His finishes were outstanding – really clinical, calm and confident,” Andrews said. “He is in some pretty esteemed company but he has earned it. He was injured last season but now he is reaping the rewards.”
The visitors took control after a quiet first half, breaking the deadlock in the 51st minute when Thiago tapped in Vitaly Janelt’s cross after a defensive error by James Tarkowski. Brentford doubled their lead through Nathan Collins, heading in a corner – their first from a set piece in 96 attempts this season – before Thiago added two more quickfire goals to complete his hat-trick by the 65th minute.
Everton offered little resistance, with Dwight McNeil and Tyler Dibling failing to create chances. David Moyes’s side pulled one back through Beto’s header but were repeatedly exposed on the counterattack. The defeat leaves Everton below Brentford in the Premier League table, with their defensive solidity from previous games vanishing completely.
