Kai Havertz scored a winner in the 86th minute of the match between Arsenal and Brentford to push the Gunners back to the top of the Premier League table for the first time since last Christmas.
The Arsenal team started well, with more possession than their opponents. The breakthrough happened for Arsenal with Declan Rice's header in the 19th minute of the game.
Brentford came back into the game through Aaron Ramsdale's mistake in the Gunners' box.
The English goalkeeper was too slow to hit the ball out of the box, and his attempt was blocked by Brentford attacker Wissa.
Before the end of the second half, Kai Havertz gave Arsenal their eighth Premier League win in a row in 2024, sending the club to the top of the Premier League table.
How Arsenal Returned To The Top Of The Premier League Table
Ivan Toney threatened Arsenal aerially and had a beautiful header in the 16th minute of the match, but it was stopped by Arsenal goalkeeper Ramsdale.
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice found the breakthrough in the 19th minute of the match after he met Ben White's cross from the right wing.
The former West Ham skipper headed the ball into the back of the net, with Brentford goalkeeper Flekken having no chance of saving the ball.
In the 24th minute of the match, Kai Havertz made himself available in a striking position and hit a shot directly at the Brentford post, but it was stopped by Brentford goalkeeper Flekken.
Odegaard tried a shot from outside the box, but it was perfectly held by Brentford goalkeeper Flekken.
Kai Havertz missed a glorious chance to give Arsenal the second goal of the game. He received a long pass from Jorginho in the midfield and tried to chip the Brentford goalkeeper, but the ball went away.
Before the end of the first half, Trossard forced Flekken into a save as Arsenal continued to push for the second goal of the game.
Brentford pulled one back, with Aaron Ramsdale making a big error.
In his attempt to play the ball out of Arsenal's 18-yard box, the ball hit Brentford attacker Wissa.
In the second half, Arsenal continued from where they stopped in the first half, with Bukayo Saka having a shot on goal.
Brentford almost scored the goal of the season against Arsenal, but it was stopped by Ramsdale in the 55th minute of the game.
A few minutes after Brentford almost scored a goal, Odegaard forced Brentford goalkeeper Flekken into a save with a beautiful shot from outside the box.
In the 71st minute of the match, Brentford had a chance to score, but Ramsdale was there to save the ball.
Arsenal scored the winning goal in the 86th minute, with Kai Havertz scoring a header from Ben White's cross.
What Next for Arsenal and Brentford?
The Arsenal side are expected to face FC Porto in the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16 on March 12, 2024, at 9:00 p.m.
Arsenal lost to FC Porto in the first leg and will be looking forward to qualifying for the quarterfinals of the tournament.
Brentford, on the other hand, will play against relegation-threatened Burnely on March 16, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.
The Brentford side are expected to defeat Burnley despite being away from home.
The Arsenal team started well, with more possession than their opponents. The breakthrough happened for Arsenal with Declan Rice's header in the 19th minute of the game.
Brentford came back into the game through Aaron Ramsdale's mistake in the Gunners' box.
The English goalkeeper was too slow to hit the ball out of the box, and his attempt was blocked by Brentford attacker Wissa.
Before the end of the second half, Kai Havertz gave Arsenal their eighth Premier League win in a row in 2024, sending the club to the top of the Premier League table.
How Arsenal Returned To The Top Of The Premier League Table
Ivan Toney threatened Arsenal aerially and had a beautiful header in the 16th minute of the match, but it was stopped by Arsenal goalkeeper Ramsdale.
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice found the breakthrough in the 19th minute of the match after he met Ben White's cross from the right wing.
The former West Ham skipper headed the ball into the back of the net, with Brentford goalkeeper Flekken having no chance of saving the ball.
In the 24th minute of the match, Kai Havertz made himself available in a striking position and hit a shot directly at the Brentford post, but it was stopped by Brentford goalkeeper Flekken.
Odegaard tried a shot from outside the box, but it was perfectly held by Brentford goalkeeper Flekken.
Kai Havertz missed a glorious chance to give Arsenal the second goal of the game. He received a long pass from Jorginho in the midfield and tried to chip the Brentford goalkeeper, but the ball went away.
Before the end of the first half, Trossard forced Flekken into a save as Arsenal continued to push for the second goal of the game.
Brentford pulled one back, with Aaron Ramsdale making a big error.
In his attempt to play the ball out of Arsenal's 18-yard box, the ball hit Brentford attacker Wissa.
In the second half, Arsenal continued from where they stopped in the first half, with Bukayo Saka having a shot on goal.
Brentford almost scored the goal of the season against Arsenal, but it was stopped by Ramsdale in the 55th minute of the game.
A few minutes after Brentford almost scored a goal, Odegaard forced Brentford goalkeeper Flekken into a save with a beautiful shot from outside the box.
In the 71st minute of the match, Brentford had a chance to score, but Ramsdale was there to save the ball.
Arsenal scored the winning goal in the 86th minute, with Kai Havertz scoring a header from Ben White's cross.
What Next for Arsenal and Brentford?
The Arsenal side are expected to face FC Porto in the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16 on March 12, 2024, at 9:00 p.m.
Arsenal lost to FC Porto in the first leg and will be looking forward to qualifying for the quarterfinals of the tournament.
Brentford, on the other hand, will play against relegation-threatened Burnely on March 16, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.
The Brentford side are expected to defeat Burnley despite being away from home.