With three games remaining, Everton secured their Premier League survival by narrowly defeating a disappointing Brentford 1-0 in the Premier league match.
Because of Luton’s defeat against Wolves earlier in the day, Sean Dyche’s team was able to move up to 15th place, 11 points above the relegation zone, with Everton’s victory at Goodison Park.
The unexpected game winner was Idrissa Gueye, who scored a first-time finish into the upper corner on the hour mark after being the first to respond when Brentford’s defenders failed to clear the ball.
The fact that neither team could find the back of the net to cap off a terribly poor first half.
Abdoulaye Doucoure, the home team’s midfielder, missed a volley from ten yards out that should have been better.
The contest improved in the second period and Everton’s England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford made an excellent stop to deny the returning Ivan Toney.
At the other end, Everton were inches away from breaking the deadlock when Dwight McNeil’s thunderous drive from long range rattled the crossbar, before Gueye’s goal ensured the Blues maintained their proud top-flight status.
