World Cup Qualifiers: Brazil go top.

Goals from Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus and Chelsea's Willian sent Brazil to the top of the South American World Cup qualifying group in a thrilling 2-0 win over Venezuela today at the Estadio Metropolitano de Merida.

 The five-time World Cup winners opened the scoring 8 minutes into the game after Gabriel capitalised on a mistake by Venezuela goalkeeper Daniel Hernandez who tried to pass the ball to his centre half 30 yards from goal. Willian sealed the deal for the Selecao at the 53^rd minute after powering home a cross from Renato Augusto.

Tite’s side will now face rivals Argentina, who were humbled 1-0 at home by Paraguay. The match will take place next month.