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Sutton's predictions: Manchester City v Brentfordpublished at 11:04 BST 9 May
11:04 BST 9 May
The title is out of Manchester City's hands now after their 3-3 draw at Everton, but their late equaliser on Monday could still turn out to be huge.
City getting a point means Arsenal still have to win their final three games to be sure of being champions, so it is not over yet.
Pep Guardiola's side definitely have to win this game, though, and to do it they will have to be more ruthless in front of goal.
Brentford are in the mix for the top six and only lost narrowly to City earlier in the season.
I am being selfish here, but just for my Fantasy team I need Erling Haaland to have a strong finish to the season so I am going for City - and him - to get among the goals on Saturday.
Manchester City v Brentford: Key stats and talking pointspublished at 19:08 BST 8 May
19:08 BST 8 May
Jordan Butler BBC Sport journalist
Manchester City aim to keep their title hopes alive on Saturday (17:30 BST) against a Brentford side with designs on reaching Europe. BBC Sport explores some of the key themes around this fixture.
It's still tight at the top…
It's rare for a team to score a 97th-minute equaliser and then finish the game feeling deflated, but that is exactly what happened to Manchester City at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday night.
Jeremy Doku's excellent injury-time effort salvaged a potentially decisive point for Pep Guardiola's side in a pulsating 3-3 draw with Everton. However, it felt more like a case of two points dropped for City, who are five behind leaders Arsenal with a game in hand.
Despite that setback the equation remains simple for City and their quest for the title. Win this weekend and then hope Arsenal drop points at West Ham on Sunday, or at some stage during the run-in.
Goal difference could also be a defining factor at the end of the season and therefore a handsome victory on Saturday evening would be welcomed by all connected to City. They have found the net at least twice in 13 of their past 15 top-flight outings at the Etihad but goals have not flowed freely for them in this fixture.
City have scored just 13 times in nine Premier League meetings with Brentford and their average of 1.4 goals per game versus Saturday's opponents is their lowest total against any top-flight team during Guardiola's reign.
Bees dreaming of European debut
Brentford were earmarked for relegation at the start of this season by many but have instead defied expectations in head coach Keith Andrews' debut season. The Irishman is now well positioned to lead his side into Europe for the first time in their 137-year history.
The Bees have a 1% chance of finishing inside the top five according to Opta – with seven points the gap to fifth and only nine left to play for – but they start this weekend only one point behind sixth-placed Bournemouth.
Seventh and even eighth should be enough for a European berth but sixth would guarantee entry into one of Europe's major competitions and could yet yield a Champions League spot if Aston Villa win the Europa League and finish fifth.
Golden Boot contenders face each other
Another subplot encapsulated within this fixture is the race for the Premier League Golden Boot.
City's Erling Haaland is favourite to claim his third such title and the Norwegian is three goals clear of Brentford striker Igor Thiago at the top of the charts.
The Brazilian's 22 goals have come from just 79 shots, which gives him a 27.9% conversion rate. In other words, he averages a goal roughly every four attempts.
Of the 67 players to have scored 20 or more in a top-flight season since 2003-04, only four have done so with a better conversion rate than the 24-year-old – Yaya Toure in 2013-14, Jamie Vardy in 2017-18, Chris Wood last season and Haaland himself in 2022-23.
Andrews on Henderson's return, European dreams and Guardiolapublished at 14:45 BST 8 May
14:45 BST 8 May
Huzaifah Khan BBC Sport
Brentford boss Keith Andrews has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Manchester City at Etihad Stadium (kick-off 17:30 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
On team news, Andrews confirmed Vitaly Janelt is a "little bit closer" after returning to the squad last weekend and Jordan Henderson will be involved after an injury lay-off, while Rico Henry is "back on the grass but will not be involved tomorrow".
He said the squad have had a "really good week" and training has had a "really good energy around it".
On being close to the Champions League places, Andrews responded: "We've got a lot of work to do over the next three games to put ourselves in a position of anything like that. The focus is on tomorrow first and foremost. We're obviously running out of games and we want to finish the season really well."
He added: "Tomorrow is going to be really difficult but we want to go and show what a good team we are."
On whether he watched Manchester City's 3-3 draw with Everton and learned anything from it: "They're an amazing team. The way they play, how they can hurt you, tweaks that Pep [Guardiola] makes to the team in trying to unlock the opposition and the level of top-quality players they have among their team. You can see the quality of the finishes the other night. If it's not one player one week, it's a different player the next week."
He added: "I think you always learn things about the opposition but I think it will be a completely different game."
On it being a bigger game for title-chasing City than the Bees, similar to what happened last week when they beat relegation-threatened West Ham, Andrews said he's aware of the narrative: "But for us it's huge. There's only a few games left now, we've got our own agenda, we always have and we really want to push that."
He added: "It should be really difficult tomorrow but we should be going there in a place where we have a level of confidence to know that we can perform against a team like City. But it's going to have to be a really, really impressive performance from us."
When asked about Guardiola's influence on coaching, Andrews said: "I think he's had an amazing impact on so many coaches within the game. His innovative mind, the way he's coached teams in different countries, obviously starting at Barca and then on to Bayern and then being here for, I think, it's a decade. I've always had the utmost respect for him as a coach and I think he's influenced so many people around the world with the way he sees the game and the way his teams play."
On reports that Brentford have agreed a deal to sign Red Bull Salzburg defender Jannik Schuster, Andrews said: "As far as I'm aware, nothing has been agreed with any club. Until we get concrete proof that something's done, I will never be willing to speak about players from other clubs."
He added: "What's accurate to say is we're always looking to improve the squad to recruit the right type of player and person and that process has been going on for the last few months towards the next window."
What will be enough for Europe?published at 09:16 BST 8 May
09:16 BST 8 May
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Success in Europe for Aston Villa and Crystal Palace has a knock-on impact on what Premier League finish may be required to qualify for continental competition next season.
A host of clubs can still dream of a European adventure but the picture is ever changing.
Gossip: Bees work on deal for Schusterpublished at 06:58 BST 7 May
06:58 BST 7 May
Brentford are working to sign 19-year-old Austria Under-21s defender Jannik Schuster from Red Bull Salzburg in a deal worth £17m. (Athletic - subscription required, external)
Brentford, Celtic and Sunderland are interested in Soufiane El-Faouzi after the midfielder helped Schalke win Bundesliga 2, with some suitors ready to pay more than £11m for the 23-year-old German. (Sky Sports, external)
Sunshine, replica shirts and emotionpublished at 08:54 BST 5 May
08:54 BST 5 May
Ian Westbrook Fan writer
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If a certain Danish lager company did football days, Saturday at the Gtech was the perfect one.
Watching a very welcome victory in sunshine and replica shirts, while moving up to sixth in the table, was brilliant - and the cherry on the cake was the return to action of the much-loved Josh Dasilva.
Brentford last won at home on the first Wednesday in January and hadn't won anywhere since the end of February - and we undoubtedly rode our luck at times on Saturday.
West Ham had an equaliser disallowed for a player's arm being offside and hit the woodwork four times.
But while they were unlucky to go in behind at the break, there is no doubt that the Bees stepped it up in the second half and thoroughly deserved the three points.
The Hammers must hate playing us - that's eight Brentford wins in 10 Premier League games against them.
The victory kept alive our European hopes and, although we were always unlikely to end the weekend in sixth, and we are away to Manchester City next, it looks like the qualification race will go right down to the wire.
Saturday also ended on a highly emotional note with Dasilva's first Premier League appearance since January 2024 after a nightmare run of injuries.
Dasilva, who joined us from Arsenal in 2018, played a massive part in our promotion from the Championship but has had only one injury-free season in five in the Premier League.
The stoppage-time substitution was one of three and of course he came on last. Many of us had a tear in our eye as we all gave him a standing ovation.
And it was wonderful to see the other players push him forward and then stand back so he could receive more thunderous applause on his own from us after the game.
Gossip: Bees pursue young defender Schusterpublished at 07:46 BST 5 May
07:46 BST 5 May
Brentford are pursuing Red Bull Salzburg's 19-year-old Austrian defender Jannik Schuster, with talks ongoing over a deal worth about £16m. (Mail, external)
Which Bees player has received the most cards?published at 16:22 BST 4 May
16:22 BST 4 May
Some of you have been using our Ask Me Anything about Brentford form to query which Bees player has received the most cards this season in all competitions.
As it stands, with three games left in Brentford's 2025-26 campaign, Michael Kayode and defensive midfield duo, Vitaly Janelt, and Yehor Yarmoliuk have received the most cards this season.
All three players have received seven yellow cards in the Premier League and one yellow card in the FA Cup or Carabao Cup.
However, Kevin Schade is the only player from Keith Andrews' side to receive a red card this season, and he has also picked up six yellow cards.
Igor Thiago may have had an emphatic 22-goal-scoring season so far in the top-flight, but the Brazilian forward has received seven yellow cards and committed 64 fouls - the joint most alongside Wolves' Joao Gomes.
Sixth will earn a Europa League place at the very least, with some of the contenders having never qualified for Europe before.
However, both elements needed for sixth place to become a Champions League spot seem quite plausible.
Aston Villa would need to finish in fifth, exactly where they currently reside, and win the Europa League. They trail Nottingham Forest 1-0 after the semi-final first leg, but they are at home for Thursday's return leg.
This scenario will only play out if Villa finish fifth - and not in the top four or below fifth - because of a quirk in Uefa's rules.
The Premier League landed a fifth Champions League place because of the English teams' performances in Europe - something called the European Performance Spot (EPS).
So if Villa win the Europa League and finish fifth, that EPS spot would be passed down to the team in sixth, who would qualify for the Champions League.
However if Villa finish in the top four, winning the Europa League would make no difference to any other English team and the sixth-placed finisher would qualify for the Europa League.
With Aston Villa six points clear in fifth, sixth place appears to be the highest any of the other teams could finish.
At the moment, Bournemouth are on 52 points - one point clear of Brentford, who are one point above Brighton.
The Cherries and the Bees have never played in European competition before, while the Seagulls' only Uefa campaign was in the 2023-24 Europa League.
Chelsea are four points behind Bournemouth, but they have a game in hand against Forest.
Fulham are level on points with Chelsea. Everton, who have a game in hand against Manchester City, and Sunderland are on 47 points - so they are just about in the race.
Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Leeds could still mathematically - but not so realistically - qualify for the Champions League.
Ian: Another three points on the board. Also, Josh Dasilva is back on the pitch! What an ovation when he came on as a substitute. Brentford are still in there, despite some doubters at the start of the season - but those were not supporters. Come on, you Bees.
Jerry: We took our chances with a thing of beauty from Mikkel Damsgaard, but West Ham thankfully were profligate in front of goal, which is why they are in a relegation scrap with Spurs, and we still have a chance of a first European jaunt. However, do we really want one? I would prefer to have another good next season as opposed to fighting on two fronts. Thankfully, that decision lies with Matthew Bentham and not yours truly.
Paul: We've played much better and lost, such is the competitive nature of the Premier League. So, this was a welcome win, the bonus being the long-awaited return of Dasilva - a true Brentford legend. He's been with us during our rise up the leagues. He's had his injury problems, but the club have consistently stood by him. I hope to see many more of those trademark goals of his where he cuts in from the right and curls it into the top left-hand corner.
Tim: Nearly as entertaining as the game at Old Trafford. Against Manchester United we should really have got something, but we got nothing. West Ham deserved at least a point, but walked away without it. Nice to remember what winning feels like, at least.
West Ham fans
Gary: As the fans have been saying for years now, Sullivan and Brady's complete mismanagement of this club is now coming to its natural conclusion. Relegation, with an average squad and a rented athletics stadium.
Joe: West Ham had some chances to make the game interesting, unlucky on some, but have to do better defending. Diouf looking off, maybe getting his head turned with rumours. Have to rely on other results going our way.
Graham: It pains me to say this - but yet another abject performance that demonstrates why West Ham are no longer a Premier League team and, in truth, haven't been since David Moyes left the club. The team have needed a statement win or two to provide momentum that hasn't been delivered by the 'scrape by' wins in the past two months. Don't blame Nuno - he has inherited a team with only a fleeting desire to win from a group of players who will be largely sold off at a loss to other Premier League teams when West Ham are relegated. Where is the poetic justice in that?
Dave: It's all over, relegation is coming. Sullivan out, so we can have half a hope of returning sometime.
'Specific permutation' could see Brentford reach Champions Leaguepublished at 15:20 BST 3 May
15:20 BST 3 May
Joe Rindl BBC Sport journalist
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Many predicted Brentford to go down this season, but instead they are on the cusp of European qualification.
A very specific permutation would allow Brentford - or whoever grabs sixth place - to sneak into Europe's premier competition rather than the Europa League.
The Premier League secured an extra Champions League spot back in April, meaning the top five teams will qualify for the league stage of next year's competition.
Sixth would also get a team into next season's Champions League if Aston Villa win the Europa League and finish fifth in the Premier League.
Because of the order in which Champions League berths are decided - European titles are allocated before the Premier League's additional spot - sixth will not be good enough for the Champions League if Aston Villa win the Europa League and finish in the Premier League top four.
Instead, Villa will qualify via their league position and the place reserved for the Europa League winners will be passed to the league champions in qualifying with the best Uefa coefficient.
That could be Rangers, if they win the Scottish Premiership.
Therefore, Brentford fans should be keeping a keen eye on Villa's Europa League semi-final tie against Nottingham Forest.
Unai Emery's side lost the first leg 1-0, but will be playing at home for the second leg on Thursday night.
The winner will face either Braga or Freiburg in the Europa League final on 20 May.
Brentford 3-0 West Ham: What Andrews and Collins saidpublished at 20:17 BST 2 May
20:17 BST 2 May
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Brentford will keep pushing for special season - Andrews
Brentford manager Keith Andrews, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "We haven't had what we've deserved but that's the game. Today I wanted us to keep the performance but find a way to win. I thought it was a terrific win today.
"We caused them a lot of problems. The problems they caused us were from our own doing. I thought there was more of an edge to our play in the second half."
On being in the race for Europe: "It's tight, obviously. The fact we've stayed in that position even though we've drawn loads of games...we've had a special season so far and I want us to continue that. We'll just keep pushing."
On Josh Dasilva's return: "I got quite emotional when I was looking at his introduction into the game. It's a special moment for the club, he works so hard. He epitomises the club really. It was a special moment to see him back on the pitch."
Brentford goalscorer Nathan Collins to BBC Match of the Day: "It's a better feeling than a draw. It's been coming, our performances have been there.
"They [West Ham] were good. First half we didn't play our best but we stuck in it. We showed our quality in the second half."
On Josh Dasilva's return: "Josh is one of a kind. You don't get many players like him anymore. What he's gone through, I hope nobody experiences what he's gone through. He deserves every moment he gets.
"This club is built on progressing everyone. That's what is special. It's not about one player specifically, it's about progressing the whole club. At the start of the season we had a lot of set backs and people leaving, but we brought new faces in. This club is all about bouncing back."
Did you know?
Brentford ended their six-game winless run in the Premier League and have now won eight of their 10 encounters with West Ham in the competition (D1 L1).
Since making his Premier League debut in November 2024, no player has scored more penalties than Brentford striker Igor Thiago (8 – level with Cole Palmer & Mohamed Salah).
Analysis: Bees reignite European pushpublished at 17:47 BST 2 May
17:47 BST 2 May
Matthew Howarth BBC Sport journalist
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Brentford have defied expectations in their first season under Keith Andrews, but their home form - so impressive in the first half of the campaign - was starting to become a worry.
Andrews' side had not tasted victory in front of their own supporters since beating Sunderland 3-0 in January, although they had lost only two of their previous six games on home soil.
The Bees rode their luck at times but, like West Ham, should have scored more, with Mikkel Damsgaard and Igor Thiago both missing clear chances.
Sepp van den Berg flashed a header wide late in the first half, but El Hadji Malick Diouf's foul on Dango Ouattara - and Thiago's penalty - settled Brentford nerves.
Most fans would be thrilled at the prospect of Conference League football next season, but sixth spot will be enough for a place in the Champions League if Villa win the Europa League and finish fifth in the Premier League.
Whatever happens, it promises to be an exciting end to the campaign for Andrews and his players.
Nuno Espirito Santo names an unchanged West Ham side for the fourth game in succession.
Callum Wilson has to settle for a place on the bench after scoring the winner against Everton last weekend, while Konstantinos Mavropanos makes his 100th appearance for the Hammers.
West Ham XI: Hermansen, Walker-Peters, Mavropanos, Disasi, Diouf, Bowen, Soucek, Mateus Fernandes, Summerville, Pablo, Castellanos
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