Arsenal go second with spectacular comeback win over Brentford

Mikel Merino and Gabriel Martinelli’s strikes shortly after half-time secured a cushty victory for Arsenal at Brentford which moved them as much as second within the desk.

The Gunners started with objective, camped within the Brentford half, however had been caught out on the break by Bryan Mbeumo, earlier than Gabriel Jesus – with a poacher’s strike – introduced the scores degree.

Ethan Nwaneri, making his first Premier League begin, was concerned within the two targets in 4 second-half minutes which determined the sport, as Mark Flekken’s lack of ability to cope with his nook offered the possibility for Merino, and Martinelli fantastically volleyed house after the teen’s cross was solely partially cleared.