Leno's Stunning Late Save Denies Brentford a Spot in the Top Six After a Goalless Draw with Fulham

A 0-0 draw between Brentford and Fulham in the west London derby saw Brentford miss the opportunity to temporarily secure a top-six spot, thanks to a remarkable late save by Bernd Leno. The match, which was largely uneventful, came to life in stoppage time when Dango Ouattara thought he had scored the winning goal, only to be denied by Leno's spectacular save. Nathan Collins then headed wide from the resulting corner, adding to Brentford's frustration. Leno reflected on the save, stating, 'These moments in the last minute are always the best... It was a good moment and it was important for us because I think we deserved a point today.' Brentford had the better chances throughout the game, with Igor Thiago and Keane Lewis-Potter missing opportunities to score. Fulham, on the other hand, had limited chances, with Ryan Sessegnon and Harry Wilson failing to capitalize on their openings. The draw marks Brentford's fifth consecutive draw and leaves them level with sixth-placed Chelsea, while Fulham could potentially drop to 14th by the end of the weekend. Fulham head coach Marco Silva expressed his disappointment, saying, 'When you come here, as always, you come with a mission to win the game... It was not a game of big chances, but I believe the better ones, they were from ourselves.' Brentford head coach Keith Andrews, however, saw the game as a showcase of his team's evolution, stating, 'This game is quite a poignant one because it showcases for me where we've come in the space of seven months... We're on that can compete with everyone in this league.' The stalemate has raised questions about Brentford's European bid, with the team struggling to find the back of the net, having not won at home since January 7.