THERE was late, late drama at the Amex as Bart Verbruggen saved Igor Thiago’s added-time penalty to ensure three points in Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler’s 50th Premier League game in charge. The

Igor Thiago was at the double against Newcastle on 9 November, increasing his chances of making the Brazil World Cup squad.

Currently uncapped by Brazil, Igor Thiago's form at Brentford must mean he is on the radar of Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti - but the 24-year-old is also eligible to play for Bulgaria. Thiago turned down the opportunity to represent Brazil at under-23 level in an attempt to keep his international options open.

One of the stories of the season is Brentford forward Igor Thiago who is not only Brentford's top scorer but also the Premier League second highest scorer with 8 goals so far. Andrews has backed the 24-year-old to receive a Brazil call up under manager Carlo Ancelotti.

Thomas Frank has weighed up the idea of raiding his former club Brentford for in-form striker Igor Thiago, but his successor Keith Andrews has given a firm response

Brentford striker Igor Thiago's prolific form is already filling the void left by previous Bees strikers, is it enough to earn him a Brazil call up?

Tottenham are looking for options to solve their centre-forward issues and have been linked to Brentford striker Igor Thiago.

Brighton welcome Brentford to the Amex Stadium on Saturday afternoon for a significant Premier League encounter. Brighton v Brentford best bets Brighton to win and both teams to score at 12/5 with

Igor Thiago opens the scoring for Brentford with a clinical penalty kick after Dango Ouattara drew a foul in the box from Brighton's Carlos Baleba.