In a gripping contest at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal edged past Brentford 2-1 to notch their eighth consecutive triumph in the Premier League and briefly ascend to the league’s summit. The Gunners asserted their authority early on with Declan Rice nodding in from a Ben White delivery, but their lead was nullified just before halftime when Aaron Ramsdale’s error gifted Yoane Wissa an equalizer.
Undeterred, Arsenal relentlessly sought a winner in the second half, with Rice rattling the crossbar from distance. The tension mounted until Kai Havertz emerged as the hero, heading home from another White cross in the 86th minute to secure the crucial victory for Mikel Arteta’s side.
Havertz’s goal epitomized his recent resurgence, marking his fourth consecutive league game finding the net. Despite Brentford’s resilience, Arsenal’s persistence paid dividends, reaffirming their title aspirations with a hard-earned win. The final whistle ignited jubilant celebrations among the Arsenal faithful, underscoring the significance of the victory in their pursuit of silverware.