
Manchester City settled and steadied themselves after the chaos of Merseyside, refusing to blink as the Europe-chasing Brentford visited the Etihad Stadium.
A 3–0 victory ensured that pressure was reapplied to a jubilant Arsenal team still bathing in the joy of Tuesday night’s progression into the Champions League final. West Ham United appeared a tricky test, on paper, yet the Gunners escaped east London with their title hopes emboldened.