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Pontus Jansson's opener was his second goal in four matches for Brentford

Two goals in 79 first-half seconds set Brentford on their way to a comfortable victory over Southampton.

Both sides began the day on 40 points but Brentford's victory moved the Bees up to 12th in the Premier League, 11 points clear of the bottom three.

They went in front when centre-back Pontus Jansson forced home Ivan Toney's cross from close range, before Yoane Wissa curled into the bottom corner from the edge of the penalty area moments later.

Kristoffer Ajer sealed the win in the second half when he skipped away from two Saints players in the area before poking the ball beyond Fraser Forster.

Despite the defeat, Southampton should be safe from relegation, with an eight-point cushion between themselves and 18th-placed Everton, although Saints have the fewest games remaining of any of the bottom six.

Saints limp over the line

Southampton were ninth in the table in February, but seven defeats in their last 10 Premier League games have sent them sliding down the table.

Ralph Hasenhuttl's side have two tricky-looking fixtures to come against title-chasing Liverpool on Tuesday before a final-day trip to Leicester.

They still should have enough points to avoid worrying about the drop, but could face a nervy run-in if Everton, Burnley and Leeds pick up victories.

A poor start cost them here, with Brentford unlucky not to be more than two goals up in the opening half an hour, with Wissa and Mathias Jensen both going close.

After that poor start, Saints did rally but were mainly restricted to efforts from distance, with home goalkeeper David Raya equal to efforts from James Ward-Prowse and Mohamed Elyounoussi either side of the break.

More to follow.

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Player of the match

EriksenChristian Eriksen

with an average of 8.63

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BrentfordAvgSquad number21Player nameEriksenAverage rating

8.63

Squad number17Player nameToneyAverage rating

7.78

Squad number11Player nameWissaAverage rating

7.71

Squad number6Player nameNørgaardAverage rating

7.66

Squad number43Player nameYoung-CoombesAverage rating

7.63

Squad number18Player nameJanssonAverage rating

7.52

Squad number26Player nameBaptisteAverage rating

7.51

Squad number10Player nameDasilvaAverage rating

7.42

Squad number3Player nameHenryAverage rating

7.41

Squad number8Player nameJensenAverage rating

7.33

Squad number20Player nameAjerAverage rating

7.21

Squad number19Player nameMbeumoAverage rating

7.11

Squad number29Player nameBech SørensenAverage rating

6.99

Squad number1Player nameRayaAverage rating

6.95

SouthamptonAvgSquad number17Player nameS ArmstrongAverage rating

4.48

Squad number44Player nameForsterAverage rating

4.36

Squad number8Player nameWard-ProwseAverage rating

4.32

Squad number2Player nameWalker-PetersAverage rating

4.26

Squad number18Player nameBrojaAverage rating

4.08

Squad number24Player nameElyounoussiAverage rating

3.96

Squad number15Player namePerraudAverage rating

3.92

Squad number9Player nameA ArmstrongAverage rating

3.92

Squad number6Player nameOriol RomeuAverage rating

3.83

Squad number35Player nameBednarekAverage rating

3.73

Squad number22Player nameSalisuAverage rating

3.68

Squad number27Player nameDialloAverage rating

3.64

Squad number11Player nameRedmondAverage rating

3.35

Line-upsMatch StatsLive Text

Line-upsBrentford

Formation 4-3-3

1Raya20Ajer18Jansson29Bech Sørensen3Henry8Jensen6Nørgaard21Eriksen19Mbeumo17Toney11Wissa

1Raya20Ajer18Jansson29Bech Sørensen3Henry8JensenSubstituted forYoung-Coombesat 87'minutes6Nørgaard21Eriksen19MbeumoSubstituted forBaptisteat 81'minutes17Toney11WissaSubstituted forDasilvaat 68'minutes

Substitutes

10Dasilva23Jeanvier24Fosu-Henry26Baptiste27Janelt30Roerslev36Stevens43Young-Coombes49Lössl

Southampton

Formation 4-4-2

44Forster2Walker-Peters35Bednarek22Salisu15Perraud17S Armstrong8Ward-Prowse27Diallo11Redmond9A Armstrong18Broja

44Forster2Walker-Peters35Bednarek22Salisu15Perraud17S ArmstrongSubstituted forRomeuat 83'minutes8Ward-Prowse27DialloBooked at 17minsSubstituted forElyounoussiat 64'minutes11Redmond9A Armstrong18Broja

Substitutes

1McCarthy4Lyanco6Romeu7Long10Adams23Tella24Elyounoussi43Valery45Dibling

Referee:Michael SalisburyMatch StatsHome TeamBrentfordAway TeamSouthamptonPossessionHome40%Away60%ShotsHome18Away19Shots on TargetHome5Away4CornersHome4Away7FoulsHome12Away9Live TextPost update

Match ends, Brentford 3, Southampton 0.

90'+4'Full Time

Second Half ends, Brentford 3, Southampton 0.

90'+3'Post update

Attempt missed. Romain Perraud (Southampton) left footed shot from long range on the left is too high. Assisted by Oriol Romeu.

90'+3'Post update

Armando Broja (Southampton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

90'+3'Post update

Foul by Mads Bech Sørensen (Brentford).

90'Post update

Kyle Walker-Peters (Southampton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

90'Post update

Foul by Shandon Baptiste (Brentford).

89'Post update

Foul by Kyle Walker-Peters (Southampton).

89'Post update

Rico Henry (Brentford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

89'Post update

Romain Perraud (Southampton) wins a free kick on the left wing.

89'Post update

Foul by Nathan Young-Coombes (Brentford).

87'Substitution

Substitution, Brentford. Nathan Young-Coombes replaces Mathias Jensen.

85'Post update

Foul by Oriol Romeu (Southampton).

85'Post update

Mathias Jensen (Brentford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

83'Substitution

Substitution, Southampton. Oriol Romeu replaces Stuart Armstrong.

83'Post update

Attempt missed. Mohammed Salisu (Southampton) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by James Ward-Prowse with a cross following a corner.

82'Post update

Corner, Southampton. Conceded by Mads Bech Sørensen.

82'Post update

Attempt blocked. Kyle Walker-Peters (Southampton) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Stuart Armstrong.

81'Substitution

Substitution, Brentford. Shandon Baptiste replaces Bryan Mbeumo.

79'goalGoal!

Goal! Brentford 3, Southampton 0. Kristoffer Ajer (Brentford) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Christian Nørgaard.

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