One of four all-Premier League ties in the FA Cup third round takes centre stage at the Gtech Community Stadium on Friday when Brentford play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The Bees will be seeking revenge after they suffered a humbling 4-1 home defeat to Wolves in the top flight just over a week ago.
The Bees suffered their latest setback at the hands of Crystal Palace last weekend, despite taking the lead after just 85 seconds through Keane Lewis-Potter. Goals from Eagles duo Michael Olise (2) and Eberechi Eze eventually condemned Frank's men to their fifth straight league defeat and 10th in total this season – conceding at least two or more goals on seven of those occasions.
Brentford, who have accumulated just 19 points from as many league games, have slipped to 16th in the table and they are beginning to look over the shoulders at a possible relegation dogfight, as they are only placed four points above Luton Town in 18th spot.
Frank's early New Year's resolution is to galvanise his troops and stop the rot as soon as possible, but success in the FA Cup against Wolves could prove challenging as Brentford have only progressed from one of their last 16 ties in the competition against top-flight opposition.
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