Brentford defeats Brighton 4-2, Mbeumo scores twice

Brentford revived their hopes for European qualification with a 4-2 win over 10-man Brighton, ending a nine-match winless home run. Bryan Mbeumo was instrumental, scoring twice and assisting Yoane Wissa, as Brentford moved within two points of Brighton in the Premier League table. Brighton briefly leveled through Danny Welbeck, but Mbeumo's second and Wissa's deflected goal gave Brentford control before Joao Pedro's red card put Brighton at a disadvantage. Kaoru Mitoma's late goal gave Brighton some hope, but Christian Norgaard sealed the win in injury time. The match was marred by a serious injury to Brighton's Jan Paul van Hecke, who was stretchered off after a collision late in the game. The result leaves both teams still in contention for a European spot but highlights Brentford's renewed momentum and Brighton's dip in form at a crucial point in the season.