Brentford handed Premier League boost with Fulham, Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest promotion

Thomas Frank will be undergoing preparations ahead of Brentford's return to pre-season training later this month, ahead of what is set to be a gruelling second season for the Bees.

Frank will be hoping Brentford don't become victims of "second season syndrome" and there will need to be plenty of transfer activity in both directions to ensure the Bees can survive for a second successive season.

A huge positive ahead of 2022/23 in particular, is that 13 of Brentford's 19 away trips are within London, the Midlands and the South Coast, which indicates tiredness really should not be an issue for Frank's side.

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Brentford will have six London derbies on the road next season, including a trip to Craven Cottage to face familiar foes in what is set to be the first ever meeting between the two in the top flight.

The Bees enjoyed their fair share of joy on the road in the capital last season, with wins against West Ham and more famously Chelsea highlights of a incredible debut campaign.

With Fulham added to the list of London derbies, Brentford are set to rack up roughly 139 miles in trips around London alone.

Arsenal - 24.1

Chelsea - 11.8

Crystal Palace - 27.6

Fulham - 9.9

Tottenham - 33.8

West Ham - 31.5

138.7

With Nottingham Forest sealing a return to the Premier League for the first time in 23 years, Brentford will be up against a familiar opponent in 2022/23. The Bees and Reds met each other in the Championship for seven seasons prior to the former's promotion, with Brentford enjoying winning eight out of the 14 league meetings.

The Bees enjoyed their trips to the Midlands last season, with a well deserved point at Villa Park earlier in the season