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Ivan Toney scores with genius free-kick just 19 minutes into his first Brentford game in eight months as he grabs shirt from crowd for emotional tribute celebration

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  • Toney back from eight-month suspension
  • Brentford star scored from free-kick
  • Made gesture with shirt in celebration
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    WHAT HAPPENED?

    The striker returned from an eight-month suspension for breaching betting regulations. After Nottingham Forest took the lead just three minutes in, Toney smashed in a low free-kick to bring his team level and paid his respects to his uncle by holding up a shirt in his celebration.

    The shirt read: "For you, Uncle Brian."

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    The game is Toney's first of the season after he was hit with a lengthy ban. The 27-year-old scored 20 goals in 33 matches in the Premier League last season and has attracted interest from Arsenal, but Brentford hope to keep their star forward and it is reported they will have to pay around £80 million ($102m) to get him this month.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    Toney has now scored three direct free kicks in the Premier League since the start of last season - and from just 10 attempts, according to Opta Sports. The only player to match that record in the same timeframe is James Ward-Prowse, who scored three from 25 tries.

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    WHAT NEXT?

    Toney will hope to get back to top form now that he is back in action for the Bees. However, Thomas Frank's side may have to turn down some big offers as the January transfer window comes to a close.