Arsenal tightened their grip on the top of the Premier League table on Wednesday night with a composed 2–0 victory over Brentford at the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners got off to a bright start, with Mike Merino opening the scoring in the 11th minute after capitalising on sustained early pressure from Mikel Arteta’s side.
Brentford attempted to settle into the game and mounted a few threatening moments of their own, but Arsenal’s dominance in possession and control in midfield kept the visitors largely contained.
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The hosts sealed the points deep into stoppage time when Bukayo Saka struck in the 90+1 minute, finishing off a swift counter-attacking move to put the game beyond Brentford’s reach.
The win ensures Arsenal maintain their lead at the summit with 5 points as the title race gathers momentum, with fans at the Emirates once again treated to a confident display befitting a side with championship ambitions.