Brentford strengthened their push for European qualification with a convincing 3–0 win over West Ham United, who were left sweating over their Premier League survival.
The hosts took the lead in the 15th minute after a moment to forget for defender Konstantinos Mavropanos, whose attempted clearance ended up in his own net.
West Ham tried to respond and came close on several occasions, hitting the woodwork more than once, but they were unable to find a breakthrough.
Brentford doubled their advantage early in the second half when Igor Thiago calmly converted from the penalty spot after a reckless challenge inside the box.
The game was put beyond doubt in the 82nd minute as Mikkel Damsgaard finished off a fine move to seal all three points for the home side.
The result lifts Brentford to sixth place, keeping their European ambitions firmly on track, while West Ham remain just two points above the relegation zone.
Their situation could worsen if Tottenham Hotspur secure victory in their next match.
Brentford will now turn their attention to a tough away fixture against Manchester City, while West Ham face another stern test at home to Arsenal as they battle to avoid the drop.
