Brentford vs Southampton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo got a goal and an assist in their 3-0 home victory over bottom side Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday to move up to seventh in the standings.
Defender Ben Mee opened the scoring for Brentford with a bullet header into the top left corner in the 41st minute, converting a lovely lofted pass by Mbeumo.
The Cameroon international then doubled the lead three minutes later when Yoane Wissa set him up with a brilliant cross into the box, which Mbeumo finished with a low first-time shot.
Midfielder Mathias Jensen sealed the win for the home side in the 80th with a header inside the right post, giving Southampton goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu no chance.
Brentford, who have won four of their last five league matches, moved to 33 points from 21 games and are three points behind fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League spot.
Southampton remain bottom of the table with 15 points. They will host 15th-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers next Saturday when Brentford travel to leaders Arsenal.
Brentford vs Southampton
Mee tries to score with a bicycle kick from Dasilva's cross, but he completely misses the ball while in the air and Southampton win a goal kick.
Brentford vs Southampton
The quality of the passing the middle third of the pitch has been below par from both teams. They each look far more comfortable attacking on the counter at pace.
Brentford vs Southampton
The tempo of the match is very slow at the moment as both sides are patient with their build-up play.
Brentford vs Southampton
Brentford are trying to play more direct toward Toney now but Southampton are doing better to get tight to the striker and regain possession.
Brentford vs Southampton
Southampton are starting to find their feet in the game now but Brentford still seem like the stronger side.
Brentford vs Southampton
CHANCE! Brentford have another good chance, this time from Mbeumo. Wissa squares the ball to Mbeumo on the penalty spot, but the attacker loses his balance while shooting and cannot beat the defender in the way.
Brentford vs Southampton
Edozie drives at Janelt and wins a free-kick off the midfielder. Ward-Prowse swings in a cross from the set-piece but Raya catches the ball.
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