Igor Thiago sent off after pushing Brighton opponent in face with Brentford’s star striker to miss huge Arsenal clash

Brentford striker Igor Thiago was sent off for violent conduct following a VAR review after pushing Brighton's Chema Andres in the face. The red card rules Thiago out for three matches, including Brentford's upcoming Premier League fixture against Arsenal. The incident occurred during Brentford's match against Brighton at the Amex Stadium on November 8, 2026.

Brighton held a 2-0 lead by halftime, courtesy of an opening goal from Diego Gomez after 15 minutes and a penalty converted by Pascal Gross. Manager Fabian Hurzeler's side looked positioned to move into second place in the Premier League table ahead of the international break, while Keith Andrews' Brentford side faced a severe setback.