Everton ensures 71st straight year in England's top flight by defeating Brentford to beat the drop

Everton capped a season-defining week with a third straight home victory to secure its English Premier League status on Saturday.Holding midfielder Idrissa Gueye scored in a 1-0 win over Brentford to ensure Everton's final season at Goodison Park will be in the top flight, where the team has played since 1954.Last weekend, Gueye's first goal at Goodison since February 2017 paved the way for a crucial win over Nottingham Forest.