Even though they were playing at home, Arsenal had to work very hard to defeat Brentford with a score of 2-1.

The goal of coach Mikel Arteta and his team when welcoming Brentford at home in round 28 of the Premier League is nothing more than winning all 3 points to temporarily take the top spot in the EPL table. After the opening whistle, it was understandable that Arsenal players immediately rushed into the opponent’s field.

In the 19th minute, starting from a coordinated attack on Arsenal’s right wing, Ben White crossed the ball as if to put it inside so Declan Rice jumped high and headed the ball dangerously, not giving goalkeeper Mark Flekken any chance. had a chance to make a save, putting the home team ahead 1-0.

With the opening goal, Arsenal players rushed forward, constantly putting pressure on Brentford’s goal. After half an hour of rolling, the “Gunners” had complete control of the match. “Bees” only focuses on defense, waiting for opportunities to carry out counterattacks.

After half an hour of rolling, there were consecutive pressure situations from the North London representative. However, Kai Havertz proved to be quite ungainly when his teammates gave him many opportunities. In the 35th minute, Jorginho launched an impressive pass for the German player to run down to face goalkeeper Mark Flekken, but he sent the ball out.

 

It was thought that 1-0 would be the score after the first 45 minutes, however, in the final seconds of the first half, goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale’s careless clearance of the ball hit Yoane Wissa and flew into the net, bringing home the goal. won to tie the game 1-1 for the away team.

Entering the second half, the game still did not change much compared to the first 45 minutes. Arsenal, after surprisingly conceding a goal in the final seconds of the first half, rushed to Brentford’s field determined to find the next goal.

Despite trying to attack, against Brentford’s stubborn defense, Arsenal players could not find a way into goalkeeper Mark Flekken’s goal. The final handling situations of the “Gunners” encountered problems.

In the 74th minute, Declan Rice’s shot from a distance of more than 30 meters hit the point between the crossbar and the goal post of goalkeeper Mark Flekken. The English midfielder’s finishing effort left many regrets for the home team’s fans.

Having to wait until the 86th minute, from a cross from Ben White on the right wing, Kai Havertz had the opportunity to head high at close range, increasing the score to 2-1 for Arsenal.

 

In the final minutes of the match, despite trying hard to find a second goal, Brentford could not do anything against Arsenal’s solid defense and had to accept a final defeat of 1-2.

This victory helps Arsenal temporarily take the top spot in the table before Liverpool and Manchester City meet at Anfield.