ARSENAL brushed Brentford aside to avenge last season’s defeat and bounce back to the top of the Premier League.
Headers from William Saliba and Gabriel Jesus had given the Gunners a two-goal lead going into the half-time break.
Then Fabio Vieira scored a sweet strike off the post for a three-goal lead.
Then 15-year-old Ethan Nwaneri became the youngest player in Premier League history when he came on in second-half injury time.
Nwaneri was not even born when the Emirates Stadium was opened.
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So, Arsenal take all three points and re-claim top spot of the Premier League. They face rivals Tottenham next.
Thomas Frank’s men were beaten fair and square in the end. They will travel to Bournemouth after the international break.
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Jesus discusses celebration and the performance
Gabriel Jesus peeled away from his man to nod home Xhaka’s cross, doubling his side’s lead.
Here’s what he had to say on the performance and his teammate:
From the start we showed what we want to do in the game, create chances and score. That is what I believe we did.
He [Xhaka] found me for the goal and I am so happy to play with him, he is an intelligent and quality player.
Gabriel Jesus, Arsenal striker
When asked about his dancing celebration, he said:
“The celebration was for my guy Vinicius Jr, it needs to stop and it was for him.”
The Real Madrid player made the headlines after comments were made on Spanish television, mocking his dancing with comments which carried racist connotations.
Fellow Brazilian Gabriel Jesus was quick to show his support, tweeting ‘Dance, Vini!’
Vieira’s screamer
Fabio Vieira sealed his debut with an absolute belter this afternoon.
Here it is:
FULL TIME – Brentford 0-3 Arsenal
The referee blows his whistle and Arsenal can celebrate. Their lead at the top of the Premier League table is restored in style.
Saliba, Jesus and Vieira all contributed to a dominant win. None of whom were here last season.
In truth, they didn’t have to work too hard for it, which will please Arteta even more.
Brentford lacked everything that they’ve been good at so far this season. A flat performance, deservedly punished. They will remain in ninth, for now.
Brentford 0-3 Arsenal
90+3, Jesus is down with cramp, kindly helped by the Brentford players. He wins the player of the match award.
Brentford 0-3 Arsenal
90+1, There is to be four added minutes here. Time for Nwaneri to set another record?
Brentford 0-3 Arsenal
90, Here goes then! 15-year-old Nwaneri is on for Vieira.
New signing Marquinhos is also on for Saka.
Brentford 0-3 Arsenal
89, Nwaneri is warming up on the bench and looks set to make Premier League history as the youngest ever player.
Jesus is late on his man and picks up a booking.
Brentford 0-3 Arsenal
87, Jesus is tenacious, losing the ball before winning it back again and charging into the box. He bends a low effort towards the far corner which Raya parries.
Mee is there to clear ahead of Nketiah who would have had a tap in.
Brentford 0-3 Arsenal
86, White’s number is up. Tomiyasu is on to replace him for the final few minutes.
Brentford 0-3 Arsenal
82, Ramsdale takes his time with a free-kick, irritating Jansson who feels the Arsenal man is time-wasting.
A bit of gamesmanship is something we’ve come to expect from the 24-year-old.
Brentford 0-3 Arsenal
80, Damsgaard curls in the free-kick and Toney is bundled to the floor, forcing David Coote to point to the spot. Not for long though, the offside flag was raised against the Brentford man.
A quick review confirms the inevitable.
Brentford 0-3 Arsenal
78, Henry stands one up, inviting a Brentford player to attack, but Gabriel watches it well, glancing it away from the on-running Wissa.
Brentford 0-3 Arsenal
77, Here come the Arsenal changes then.
The returning Partey makes way for Lokonga.
Martinelli is also off for Nketiah’s 100th Arsenal appearance. His pace won’t be what the Brentford defence want to see at this stage.
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75, Wissa is on for the hosts. No player has got more goals off the bench this season. Mbeumo makes way.
Brentford 0-3 Arsenal
74, Partey attempts to tease one through for Saka but it’s just ahead of the winger.
Brentford 0-3 Arsenal
73, Mbeumo and Toney combine but Mbeumo’s touch is too heavy, and rolls on through to Ramsdale. He will be desperate for a clean sheet.
Brentford 0-3 Arsenal
70, The whole of the stadium are on their feet applauding the Queen.
During that time, Brentford played their best football of the match.
Damsgaard steals in behind Gabriel and hooks one on target, forcing Ramsdale into a stop. That’s there first shot on target in over an hour.
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68, Jensen, who took a Martinelli challenge to the knee, hobbles off for Baptiste.
Arsenal can afford a quick drink and a catch-up with the boss.
Brentford 0-3 Arsenal
66, Saka so close to a fourth!
The visitors attack at pace, White teeing up Saka to hit one first time. He bends it towards the corner and Raya does well to push it wide.
Brentford 0-3 Arsenal
64, Thomas Frank makes a double change.
Not quite the return to the Emirates Dasilva had hoped for. He and Janelt are withdrawn.
Onyeka and Damsgaard are on.
Brentford 0-3 Arsenal
62, Arsenal are winning all the battles.
Gabriel this time, jumps highest and wins the free-kick to relieve the pressure deep in his own half.
Brentford 0-3 Arsenal
61, Jensen bears down the left and whips in a dangerous ball. Xhaka does brilliantly to slide in and intercept.
Brentford 0-3 Arsenal
60, Toney has pulled up on the half-way line. That would be devastating news for him, Brentford and England.
Brentford 0-3 Arsenal
58, Xhaka goes into the book after blocking Raya finding someone on the counter.
I think his defenders had the situation covered, but the Swiss didn’t fancy the risk.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
