Christian Eriksen made his second Premier Leaguedebut with Brentford last week after entering as a substitute in the second half in the 2-0 defeat to Newcastle. However, this weekend, heplayed the whole Matchday 28 game and performed very well.
After seven consecutivedefeats andone draw in the last eight matches in the English top-flight, Brentford have finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel, after emerging victorious away at the Carrow Roadagainst their direct rival against relegation, Norwich.
The Bees havegrabbed a deserved win with a final result of 3-1 mainly thanks to Ivan Toney’shat-trick. Moreover, during the match,the guests’main star, Eriksengot involved in a duelthatbecame an instant hit on social media.
Watch:Brandon Williams hugs Christian Eriksen after being tackled
Christian Eriksen of Brentford and Brandon Williams of Norwich. (Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Just before the half-time whistle, the Danish midfielder did everything in his powerto stop Norwich’s left-back Brandon Williams fromstarting a counter-attack. Thus, he tackled him frombehind,which resulted in both playersfalling down to the ground.
Williams, who is on loan from Manchester United,had initially not been aware of who knocked him down. Notablyupset, the young Englishman turned over to clashphysically with Eriksen. However, once he realized who it was, he started laughing and simply, gave him awarm hug.
