Quickfire Bryan Mbeumo goal not enough as Brentford draw with West Ham

Brentford raced into the Premier League record books but still only had a point to show for it after a 1-1 draw with West Ham.

The Bees went ahead after only 37 seconds through Bryan Mbeumo to become the first team to score in the first minute of three consecutive matches.

But, just like in the previous two games, they were unable to hold on to their early lead and Tomas Soucek grabbed a second-half equaliser for the Hammers.

Thomas Frank’s side had scored within 23 seconds at both Manchester City and Tottenham, so West Ham could hardly say they had not been warned.

But the visitors could only hold out for 14 seconds longer before Brentford, from their own kick-off, found the net.

Kevin Schade collected the ball on the right of the Hammers’ penalty area and lifted it into the centre.

Jean-Clair Todibo’s weak headed clearance was pounced upon by Fabio Carvalho, who nodded it back towards Mbeumo.

The ball was slightly behind the striker but he still managed to produce a superb, controlled volley with his left foot into the top corner.

Hammers boss Julen Lopetegui had barely taken his seat, although in fairness he had spent a couple of days on crutches after injuring himself on the touchline during the midweek Carabao Cup capitulation at Liverpool.

A miserable week for the Spaniard almost got worse, moments after Michail Antonio rolled a shot narrowly wide of the Brentford goal.

The Bees quickly switched play to the other end and Mikkel Damsgaard curled in a deep cross from the right which found Mbeumo, but his diving header flew just over the crossbar.

Brentford defender Sepp van den Berg then sent another presentable opportunity too high as the first half drew to a close.

Mohammed Kudus had been West Ham’s most