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With the England striker in the final 11 months of his current Brentford contract, his future has been a hot transfer topic, with speculation a summer exit could be imminent.
Three days before the game Bees boss Thomas Frank spoke bullishly of his hopes that Toney could still be with his club beyond the end of the summer transfer window.
However, with the player missing from his side’s first game of the new Prem season, transfer speculation is rife.
Despite his absence, Wissa, who was among his team’s bright performers, bagged the winner for the hosts.
Brentford got off to a positive start in the opening minutes with Eagles full-back Tyrick Mitchell forced to make a block from a dangerous delivery into the box.
And Mitchell volleyed an effort wide as the visitors began to settle into the game, looking more promising in attack.
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