Brentford’s new boss, Keith Andrews, has never led a club before this season. After a 3‑1 win over Brighton, he told Match of the Day that the team’s “tight” top‑six push must continue. Andrews urged the squad to keep pushing, saying a sixth‑place finish could still secure a spot in Europe.

Brentford sit a point above Brighton and sit three points ahead of Bournemouth, who have a game in hand. The Bees still face Manchester City, Crystal Palace and Liverpool in their remaining fixtures. A win in each of those three games would cement a top‑six finish and a Europa League berth.

Brentford’s captain, Bruno Guimaraes, still hopes for continental football, saying the club is “looking up, not down.” With nine English clubs eligible for Europe if Forest and Crystal Palace win their respective cups, the Premier League race will finish in dramatic fashion. Every point gained could shift the balance for the final European spots next season.

The final stretch sees Brentford a point clear of Brighton, while Bournemouth sits two points back with a game to spare. Chelsea lags three points behind yet has one fewer match played. As the season edges toward its climax, the stakes grow higher for every club vying for European qualification in this critical race.