Brentford Hammer Luton, Burnley Boost Survival Hopes
Luton Town’s hopes of Premier League survival suffered a major blow as they were thrashed 5-1 by Brentford at Kenilworth Road. The Bees, despite missing star striker Ivan Toney, dominated the match and secured their top-flight status with a clinical performance.
Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo led the charge for Brentford, combining for a stunning opening goal. Wissa smashed Mbeumo’s pass into the top corner, setting the tone for a one-sided affair. Wissa added a second just before half-time, bundling the ball in from close range.
After the break, Ethan Pinnock headed in from a Sergio Reguilon corner, and Keane Lewis-Potter tapped in Mbeumo’s cross to make it 4-0. Kevin Schade completed the rout, but Luke Berry netted a consolation for Luton in stoppage time.
The defeat leaves Luton still one point adrift of Nottingham Forest, who face a crucial clash against Everton on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Burnley boosted their survival hopes with a 4-1 victory at Sheffield United. The Clarets scored twice in quick succession just before half-time through Jacob Bruun Larsen and Lorenz Assignon.
Gustavo Hamer pulled a goal back for the Blades, but Lyle Foster and Johann Gudmundsson sealed the win for Burnley. Sheffield United remain rooted to the bottom of the table, 10 points from safety.
In other Premier League action, Arsenal will aim to revive their title challenge when they visit Wolves on Saturday. The Gunners have not won in three games, but a victory at Molineux could move them back to the top of the table.
Manchester City, who have a two-point lead over Arsenal, are not in Premier League action this weekend as they take on Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-finals. Liverpool, who suffered a shock defeat to Crystal Palace last weekend, will look to bounce back when they visit Fulham on Sunday.
