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Brentford are already demonstrating a canny, streetwise edge in the Premier League - their careful, clever game management against Wolves proves Thomas Frank's side can stay up

From the first whistle to the last, Saturday's game lasted precisely 99 minutes and 28 seconds but the ball was only in play for 50 minutes and 43 seconds. That was no accident. That was Brentford.

We shouldn't bash them for that. As Premier League newbies, sometimes they will need to eat up the seconds. Especially in the situation they found themselves in at Molineux Stadium.

Leading 2-0 and with Shandon Baptiste shown red in the 64th minute, wasting time was necessary.

Brentford's canny play which helped them secure a win against Wolves shows they can stay up
The Bees time-wasted expertly and managed the game after Shandon Baptiste (r) was sent off
Wolves manager Bruno Lage (pictured centre) criticised Brentford for their gamesmanship

Match Facts

Wolves (3-4-3): Sa 5.