Brighton and Hove Albion have maintained their push to qualify for Europe with a 1-Zero victory in opposition to arch-rivals Crystal Palace to maneuver stage with Liverpool within the Premier League.
Solly March’s aim after 15 minutes proved sufficient for the seventh-placed hosts on Wednesday as they moved to 42 factors, the identical as Liverpool however having performed one sport much less.
Brighton have now gained 12 league video games this season, equaling their very own top-flight document.
Palace’s struggles in entrance of aim have been evident once more as they did not take their probabilities with Odsonne Edouard heading an excellent alternative broad early on.
Patrick Vieira’s aspect are actually with out a aim of their final 4 video games, with out a victory in 2023 and regardless of being 12th within the desk are solely three factors above the relegation zone.
At Brentford, striker Ivan Toney despatched a well timed reminder of his type to England coach Gareth Southgate by netting the opener in his aspect’s 2-Zero victory at struggling Southampton.
Toney reacted first within the 32nd minute to attain from a Bryan Mbeumo nook and take his league tally to 16 for the season.
Backside membership Southampton dominated possession however have been unable to penetrate the Bees’ protection as they missed the prospect to maneuver out of the relegation zone.
Yoane Wissa sealed their destiny deep into added time.
Brentford, who suffered their first defeat in 12 Premier League video games on the weekend, moved into eighth place within the desk with 41 factors.
The Saints’ greatest probability got here simply after halftime when a Che Adams effort was blocked on the road by Aaron Hickey.
The south coast membership stays on 22 factors from 27 video games, two adrift of 17th-placed West Ham United.
Southgate will choose his England squad for the Euro 2024 qualifiers in opposition to Italy and Ukraine on Thursday.
Solely Norway’s Erling Haaland and England captain Harry Kane have scored extra Premier League objectives than Toney this season.
