Brentford vs Everton

Brentford and Everton shared an entertaining 2-2 draw at the Gtech Community Stadium, with Igor Thiago's brace ultimately not enough to secure all three points for the hosts. Thiago opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 6th minute after Jordan Pickford brought down Kevin Schade — a call confirmed by VAR. Beto levelled with a composed header late in the first half to make it 1-1. Thiago then struck again in the 84th minute to restore Brentford's lead, but Beto completed his brace with a late equaliser to deny the Bees the win. No red cards were shown in an otherwise competitive contest. Both clubs will rue dropped points. Brentford, sitting seventh, remain three points off the European qualification places. Everton, level on goal difference just behind the Bees, will take some heart from the late comeback — but with the season closing out, they need wins rather than draws.