Brentford, Wolves Draw 1-1 as Both Miss Europe Spots

Brentford's hopes of qualifying for European football next season were dashed after a 1-1 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux, despite Bryan Mbeumo scoring his 20th Premier League goal of the campaign. Mbeumo's early goal was canceled out by a thunderous strike from Marshall Munetsi late in the match, and Brentford needed a win to overtake Brighton for eighth place, but Brighton's victory confirmed the Bees would finish 10th. Wolves, whose survival in the Premier League was already secured, avoided defeat on the final day, with goalkeeper José Sá making six crucial saves. Brentford ended the season with an impressive 66 goals, their highest in the top flight since 1937-38, led by Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa, and Kevin Schade, though the team faces uncertainty over potential summer departures of key players like Mbeumo and Wissa. Despite missing out on Europe, Brentford can take pride in their strong away record and top-half finish, while Wolves concluded the season in 16th place. The draw also highlighted Wolves' struggles on final days, with only one win in their last 11 final-day Premier League matches.