Live updates, analysis and reaction from the Gtech Community Stadium as Leicester City play their first match since Steve Cooper's sacking with Ruud van Nistelrooy set to be watching on

Follow live coverage as Brentford face Leicester City today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

"A bit of a challenging afternoon. It can be a lonely place stood on that touchline, but everyone was excited when the announcement was made yesterday so hopefully that positivity continues."