What do Brentford need to do to prepare for life in the Premier League?

Ivan Toney hit 31 goals for the Bees and they will be desperate to keep hold of him.

Published May 31, 2021

Brentford secured promotion to the Premier League for the first time after Saturday’s 2-0 play-off final victory over Swansea.

Here, the PA news agency looks at what the Bees need to do to prepare for life in the top flight.

Keep Toney

Brentford v Swansea City – Sky Bet Championship – Playoff – Final – Wembley Stadium — Ivan Toney was crucial to Brentford’s promotion (Mike Egerton/PA)

Keep fit

Brentford v West Bromwich Albion – Sky Bet Championship – Griffin Park — Rico Henry made just one substitute appearance since February (Adam Davy/PA)

Keep crunching the numbers

New additions?

Stoke City v Brentford – Sky Bet Championship – bet365 Stadium — Ethan Pinnock has impressed at the back (Barrington Coombs/PA)

Be Leeds, not Fulham

Brentford topped the goalscoring charts two seasons running with their possession-based, attacking style of play. It will be fascinating to see whether such tactics hold up in the top flight, or whether Frank will take a more pragmatic approach. We have seen Leeds largely flourish by sticking to their guns upon promotion, while Fulham fell upon their own sword.