There ought to be some west London representation in Europe next season, even if Chelsea, the third-best team in the neighbourhood can’t make the cut.
Brentford and Fulham are currently on a trajectory to finish in the top seven, the two of them battling it out with Brighton as outsiders among the giant-sized clubs.
But speak to Rico Henry, Brentford’s left back who is pushing to make the England squad, and you get the impression that qualifying for Europe is the minimum standard expected for Brentford in just their second season in the Premier League.