The 2022-23 campaign delivered an historic, record-breaking season for Brentford as The Bees soared to a spectacular 9th-place finish in the Premier League, defying all predictions of a 'second season syndrome'. Leading the charge was talismanic striker Ivan Toney, whose 20 Premier League goals proved decisive in a campaign built on Thomas Frank's tactical genius and a remarkable 12-match unbeaten run that challenged for a European spot. It was a monumental year that marked their emergence as a formidable top-flight opponent, famously becoming the only team to beat champions Manchester City both home and away, cementing their place in the Premier League elite.