Defeating Brentford, Arsenal maintains top spot in Premier League

(NLDO) – Arsenal extended their unbeaten home streak to 8 matches with a 2-0 victory over Brentford in the midweek match, solidifying their position at the top of the Premier League.

In the context of having to rotate the force to prepare for the dense match schedule in December, coach Mikel Arteta was forced to let many Arsenal pillars rest. However, the "Gunners" still quickly made their mark against the visiting team Brentford.

Declan Rice played outstandingly in the home team Arsenal

In the 11th minute, from an impromptu combination between Noni Madueke and Ben White, the ball was accurately crossed by the English defender for Mikel Merino to jump high and head the ball, opening the score of the match.

The Spanish midfielder is currently Arsenal's top scorer this season in all competitions.

Mikel Merino headed the ball in to open the scoring for the Gunners.

After conceding the goal, Brentford fought back strongly. The visitors had a period of considerable pressure, forcing goalkeeper David Raya to fly to block Kevin Schade's dangerous header from a corner kick that hit the crossbar.

On the other side of the field, Madueke continuously stirred up the right wing but was promptly intercepted by Rico Henry. This defender had two consecutive excellent defensive moves, cutting off Declan Rice's pass and preventing Madueke from finishing right in the penalty area.

Noni Madueke is a threat to Brentford's goal

In the second half, Brentford continued to push up the squad. The visitors' introduction of Igor Thiago - the second highest scorer in the Premier League - after 60 minutes made the match even more tense when the gap was only a fragile 1 goal.

Realizing signs of instability, coach Arteta quickly added Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka to the squad to increase attacking pressure.

The adjustments soon paid off. Declan Rice and Riccardo Calafiori repeatedly tested goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher with long-range shots, with Rice almost adding a second if Mikel Merino had been able to get a close-range rebound.

Bukayo Saka sealed a 2-0 win for home team Arsenal

Arsenal's relentless pressure finally paid off. In the 80th minute, Bukayo Saka broke free at the right time and fired a decisive shot that hit Kelleher's hand but still flew into the net, sealing a 2-0 win.

The victory helped Arsenal continue their 9-match unbeaten streak against Brentford under Mikel Arteta (7 wins, 2 draws), firmly consolidating their top position with 5 points more than the second-placed opponent.

Brentford once again suffered defeat away from home, as they have only had one away win since the beginning of the season.

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