Bryan Mbeumo reveals how Brentford plan to avoid relegation and hails ‘world-class’ January signing Christian Eriksen

Bryan Mbeumo believes Brentford’s best way out of their current malaise is to stay united and stick to their principles – and hope miracle man Christian Eriksen can add a little bit of magic.

The Bees have endured a winter of discontent, going nine matches without a win ahead of tomorrow’s trip to play Norwich, falling into a relegation scrap they hope will not result in an instant return to the Championship after just one season among the elite.

The goals have dried up somewhat for Mbeumo and Ivan Toney, who have 15 between them this season, and now the team’s impressive start to life in the Premier League has become a distant memory. Last weekend’s home loss to Newcastle has left Thomas Frank’s men in real trouble — three points and three places above the drop zone.

However, upcoming games at rock-bottom Norwich and then at home to Burnley appear to offer them a way out. Victories in both would not only allay any immediate fears of the drop but also send both their opponents closer to the precipice.

Forward Mbeumo, who signed for a then-club record £5.8milion from Troyes in 2019, is a big believer in the club’s ethos and team spirit, and insists that togetherness can still see them salvage their maiden top-flight campaign.

‘Every game is important but of course the next two are big ones and we will do everything we can to try to win as always. We will stick together and try to get that winning feeling back,’ the 22-year-old told Metro.co.uk this week.

‘We will do everything to get out of this. We have to stick with the plan, to talk with each other and be together, like we are always.

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