Luton’s hopes of Premier League survival have been hammered by Brentford’s 5-1 rout at Kenilworth Road, whereas Burnley thrashed Sheffield United 4-1 to stay within the combat to remain up on Saturday. Brentford realistically secured their top-flight standing with a dominant show regardless of lacking England striker Ivan Toney by way of damage. Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo needed to carry the offensive burden for the Bees throughout Toney’s ban for breaking playing guidelines within the first half of the season. They mixed for a spectacular opening objective as Wissa smashed Mbeumo’s move into the highest nook.
Wissa’s second simply earlier than half-time was extra scrappy as he bundled the ball in from shut vary.
Ethan Pinnock crashed in a header from a Sergio Reguilon nook earlier than Keane Lewis-Potter stole in on the again put up to show in Mbeumo’s cross.
Kevin Schade made it 5-Zero however Luke Berry netted a Luton comfort in stoppage time.
Luton’s heaviest dwelling league defeat of the season leaves the Hatters nonetheless one level adrift of Nottingham Forest, who go to Everton on Sunday in an enormous conflict on the backside of the desk.
Burnley at the moment are inside two factors of Luton and three of survival after cruising to victory at all-time low Sheffield United.
Two of the Clarets’ 5 league wins this season have come in opposition to the Blades.
Burnley scored twice in two minutes simply earlier than half-time by way of Jacob Bruun Larsen and Lorenz Assignon.
Gustavo Hamer pulled a objective again for the house aspect early within the second interval.
But United are destined to move straight again all the way down to the Championship because of their woeful defending.
Lyle Foster was given far an excessive amount of room within the field to show in Assignon’s cross.
Johann Gudmundsson rounded off the scoring with a high-quality end into the far nook.
Chris Wilder’s males stay 10 factors adrift of security with simply 5 video games remaining.
Arsenal will intention to revive their title problem in a while Saturday when the Gunners go to Wolves.
Mikel Arteta’s males haven’t gained for 3 video games after dropping 2-Zero at dwelling to Aston Villa in between a Champions League quarter-final elimination by Bayern Munich.
However, that was Arsenal’s solely league defeat of 2024 they usually can transfer again to the highest of the desk with victory at Molineux.
Manchester City have a two-point lead over Arsenal and Liverpool with six video games to go for every of the title contenders.
However, City aren’t in Premier League motion this weekend as they tackle Chelsea within the FA Cup semi-finals.
Liverpool are additionally trying to bounce again from a shock defeat to Crystal Palace final weekend after they go to Fulham on Sunday.
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