"A bright Everton start was snapped when Thiago, who had earlier cleared off the Brentford line, turned home from Vitaly Janelt's cross in the 11th minute, after the midfielder had intercepted James Tarkowski's sloppy pass. Thiago and Kevin Schade squandered opportunities to double the away side's advantage before the break, while Nathan Collins almost scored an own goal just before the interval."
"Time and time again, Thiago got into dangerous positions, and he was responsible for a whopping 1.72 of Brentford's 2.4 expected goals. Everton only created chances worth 0.85 xG. Thiago went through December without a goal but this hat-trick leaves him on 14 for the season in the Premier League, with only Erling Haaland having scored more."
Igor Thiago's hat-trick propelled Brentford to a 4-2 away win over Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium, securing the club's third Premier League away victory this season. Thiago opened the scoring in the 11th minute after turning home Vitaly Janelt's cross following an interception of James Tarkowski's pass. Collins headed home from a corner in the 50th minute and Thiago struck again moments later to make it 3-0. Beto pulled a goal back for Everton, then Thiago completed his hat-trick on the break. Thierno Barry scored in stoppage time, but Brentford had already sealed the points. Thiago accounted for 1.72 of Brentford's 2.4 expected goals.
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