Ivan Toney made a spectacular comeback for Brentford, scoring just 19 minutes into his encounter against Nottingham Forest.
The striker, who just served an eight-game suspension for betting violations, was appointed captain of the game.
Following Nottingham Forest’s early goal, Toney answered promptly with a spectacular free kick from roughly 20 yards.
This was his third free-kick goal in the Premier League since the summer of 2023, tying him for the lead with James Ward-Prowse.
As Toney celebrated with the fans and embraced the coaching staff, he made a gesture suggesting his commitment to Brentford.
He pointed to his chest and then to the pitch, probably indicating his intention to stay with the club. Additionally, he held up a shirt with the message “Thank you Uncle Brian.”
Meanwhile, Toney’s goal was followed by two more by Ben Mee and Neal Maupay. However, Nottingham didn’t go down without a fight.
Their resilience saw them put two across, courtesy of Danilo Oliveira and Chris Wood, bringing the Premier League clash to 3-2.
