Brentford moved up to within six points of the top four with a 3-1 win against Liverpool, their first victory over the Reds since 1938.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Thomas Frank's side, missing top scorer Ivan Toney, broke the deadlock on 19 minutes when Bryan Mbeumo's corner bounced off Ibrahima Konate's leg and over the line, reports premierleague.com.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Brentford had two goals ruled out for offside before they doubled their lead three minutes before the break when Yoane Wissa's downward header from Mathias Jensen's delivery beat Alisson.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's first Premier League goal of 2022\/23, a smart header from Trent Alexander-Arnold's superb cross, reduced the arrears for Liverpool five minutes after the break.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
There was to be no way back, however, and Mbeumo made the points safe for the Bees with a crisp finish four minutes from time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Liverpool remain sixth with 28 points, two points ahead of Brentford, who are now in seventh.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Matchweek 19 action continues on Tuesday when leaders Arsenal host third-placed Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Victory for Mikel Arteta's side would move Arsenal 10 points clear of Manchester City, currently in second spot.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However a win for Newcastle, who have lost their last 11 matches at Arsenal, would see them leapfrog City and close the gap at the top to six points.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Eddie Howe's side beat the Gunners 2-0 when the two teams last met in Premier League action in May.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Manchester United are looking for a fourth consecutive win to consolidate their top four spot when they entertain AFC Bournemouth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
United, fresh from a 1-0 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers, have won seven of their 10 Premier League meetings with the Cherries and are unbeaten against them at Old Trafford.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Further down the table, both Everton and Leicester City will be hoping for home comfort when they entertain Brighton & Hove Albion and Fulham respectively.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Everton sit only one point and two places clear of the bottom three while Leicester are three points ahead of 18th-placed Nottingham Forest.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Further down the table, both Everton and Leicester City will be hoping for home comfort when they entertain Brighton & Hove Albion and Fulham respectively.<\/p>\r\n\r\n