In a closely contested match, Everton secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Brentford, marking just their second league double over the Bees and securing their place in the top flight for another season, as reported by Flashscore.
The game started cautiously, with neither side able to register a shot on target in the first half. However, the intensity picked up in the second half, with Ivan Toney and Dwight McNeil coming close to breaking the deadlock for Brentford. Yet it was Everton who found the breakthrough in the 60th minute, as Idrissa Gueye capitalized on a loose ball to slot home a well-taken goal.
Brentford attempted to mount a comeback, with substitute Keane Lewis-Potter testing Everton's goalkeeper Jordan Pickford with a fierce shot. However, Everton's defense held firm, securing their fourth consecutive home win without conceding a goal.
The victory sees Everton climb above Brentford in the Premier League table, capping off a successful season for the Toffees. While Brentford may be disappointed to suffer their first defeat since March, they can take pride in securing their top-flight status for another season.
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