Chelsea Cuts Gap on Liverpool with Win

Chelsea secured a 2-1 victory over Brentford, closing the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool to just two points. Marc Cucurella opened the scoring with a diving header just before halftime, followed by Nicolas Jackson's goal, although Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo pulled one back in the dying minutes. The win marked Chelsea's seventh consecutive league victory, positioning them as strong title contenders despite a late scare. Tottenham Hotspur also had a remarkable performance, thrashing Southampton 5-0 away, with James Maddison scoring twice. Chelsea's next match against Everton could see them top the table if they secure another victory. Meanwhile, Brentford's defeat leaves them struggling in the bottom half of the standings.