Thomas Frank called Brentford’s Premier League double over Manchester City a "fairytale" achievement for the club.
The Bees emerged victorious at the Gtech Community Stadium on Sunday, with Ethan Pinnock scoring a late winner. Pep Guardiola - with one eye on next weekend’s FA Cup final - fielded a weakened side but Phil Foden, Riyad Mahrez and Julian Alvarez all started in the capital.
Three points on Sunday means Brentford are the only team to complete a league double over treble-chasing City. In the final game before the World Cup break, Frank's side stunned City at the Etihad by winning 2-1, leading many to predict the league was Arsenal’s for the taking.
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Guardiola and his side rallied to clinch a third straight Premier League title but still came unstuck against Brentford on the final day. Speaking post-match, Bees boss Frank highlighted the significance of their achievement.
“That’s a nice fairytale (beating City twice),” he said. “I think it’s a very good narrative for us, of course. The big win was at the Etihad - a very big win. Today, they still put a very strong team out and three of the biggest talents in Europe.
“A lot of other teams have faced that team and lost. We still managed to beat them (and it was) well deserved. It sums up a fantastic season for us. Where we’ve come from, the journey we are on… it’s fantastic. Hopefully, we come back even stronger next year."
A ninth-place finish is the highest Brentford have achieved in their 133-year history. Just 14 years ago, the club were promoted from League Two, and Frank vowed to carry on pushing forward.
“I’m so proud (to guide Brentford to ninth place),” he added. “To be part of this with Matthew Benham, a fantastic owner, fantastic staff members and players, that’s unique. We are very ambitious. We want to add layers and build. We will keep going.”
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