Everton 1-0 Brentford: Idrissa Gayet ensures Premier League safety

In-form Everton secured a victory over lackluster Brentford, ensuring they remain in the Premier League with three games remaining.

The surprise match winner was Idrissa Gueye, who reacted quickest to the failure of the Brentford defenders to clear the ball and scored her first goal into the top corner on the hour mark.

There was a noticeable lack of quality in the first half, with neither team having a shot on target. Home midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure should have done better with a volley that went wide from 10 yards.

The contest improved in the second period, with Everton's England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford making an excellent stop to deny the returning Ivan Toney.

Meanwhile, Everton came within inches of breaking the deadlock when Dwight McNeil's powerful long-range drive rattled the crossbar, but Gueye's goal ensured the Blues remained proud at the top of the table.

Well done for Dyche

On April 15th, Everton suffered a 6-0 defeat to Chelsea and faced three consecutive home games that would determine whether they would have another turbulent season.

They bounced back admirably from the fisticuffs at Stamford Bridge, defeating Nottingham Forest, Merseyside rivals Liverpool and now Brentford, all without conceding.

The Toffees were last relegated from the top flight in 1951, but were in serious danger this season after receiving a two-point deduction for a total of eight points and a run of 13 league games without a win.

Dyche's side defeated Bournemouth on the final day of last season to stay in the league, and in the penultimate game of last season under Frank Lampard they beat Crystal Palace 2-0 at half-time. I broke it from behind and ensured safety.

This time the situation was less dramatic, but it was just as important.

At full-time, Dyche strode onto the pitch and received hearty applause from all four corners of the ground, knowing it was a job well done under difficult circumstances.

The Blues still face an uncertain future off the pitch as 777 Partners' long-term takeover is yet to be completed, but at least they can plan for next season knowing they will remain in the Premier League. can.

Gueye's shock goal was another important strike from the Senegalese midfielder after scoring the opener against Forest last Sunday, and was a deserved victory in what was a largely closely contested game. Ta.

The scoreline might have been even better had McNeil's Thunderbolt sunk in, but James Garner also hit the crossbar with a free-kick from outside in stoppage time, but it went into goal. It was on the verge.

Brentford, on the other hand, had to endure a difficult season but avoided the threat of relegation despite this defeat.

Toney, the English striker returning from a hip injury, should have scored with a shot saved by Pickford. Everton's goalkeeper also kept a clean sheet for the 12th time this season with a good save from Kean Lewis-Potter.