Arsenal have beaten Brentford 2-0 in the Premier League, extending their lead atop the table to five points over Manchester City. Mikel Merino headed the hosts into the lead in the 11th minute, scoring for the second time in four days. The lead remained 1-0 until second-half stoppage time, when Bukayo Saka scored to put the game to bed.

English Premier League leader Arsenal is back at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday to kick off a big day of league action with a match against 12th-place Brentford.

Arsenal re-opened a five point lead at the top of the Premier League thanks to a win over their London rivals Brentford.

With around 20 minutes to play, Merino ought to have doubled his personal tally for the night and Arsenal’s lead. When Kelleher parried a low strike from Declan Rice, the rebound fell for Merino, only for him to stumble as he stretched for the loose ball and knock it out of play.

Riccardo Calafiori was one of Arsenal's best players in a 2-0 win over Brentford on Wednesday, and the Gunners' supporters were delighted, especially by his

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Liverpool and Arsenal fans both ripped into Caoimhin Kelleher for his performance for Brentford in their 2-0 defeat on 3 December.

An early header from Mikel Merino and second-half stoppage-time strike from Bukayo Saka condemned Brentford to a 2-0 defeat against Premier League leaders Arsenal at Emirates Stadium.Kevin Schade

League leaders Arsenal meet up with mid-table Brentford today in this exciting English Premier League showdown.

Arsenal ’s injury problems have deepened after Christian Mosquera was withdrawn before half-time during Wednesday’s home clash with Brentford. The Arsenal centre-back landed awkwardly after contesting for a header with Kevin Schade, required treatment on the pitch before being replaced by Jurrien Timber.