Gunners Hold On To Win As Bees Pushed For Point

Arsenal 2-1 Brentford - Match Report

Gunners hold on to win as Bees pushed for point

Brentford pressed Arsenal in match's closing stages

Arsenal held on to beat Brentford 2-1 in a thrilling Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

The Gunners took the lead through Leandro Trossard in the first half, but Brentford equalised through Yoane Wissa just before the hour mark.

Arsenal regained the lead through Bukayo Saka in the 76th minute, and they held on to claim all three points despite a late Brentford push.

The win sees Arsenal move back to the top of the Premier League table, while Brentford remain in 14th place.

The match got underway at 5:30pm UK time, and it was Arsenal who started the brighter of the two sides.

The Gunners had the first chance of the game when Gabriel Martinelli fired wide from inside the area.

Arsenal continued to press, and they were rewarded for their efforts when Trossard fired them into the lead in the 27th minute.

The Belgian winger cut inside from the left and fired a low shot into the bottom corner.

Brentford equalised just before the hour mark when Wissa headed home from close range.

The goal came after a mistake from Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, who failed to claim a cross.

Arsenal regained the lead in the 76th minute when Saka fired home from inside the area.

The England international was played in by Martinelli, and he made no mistake with a clinical finish.

Brentford pushed for an equaliser in the closing stages, but Arsenal held on to claim all three points.

Conclusion

Arsenal's win over Brentford was a hard-fought victory, but it was ultimately deserved.

The Gunners showed great character to come from behind and win the game, and they will be hoping to build on this result when they face Manchester City in their next match.