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Arsenal maintained their pressure on Liverpool in the Premier League title race as they defeated Brentford at Gtech Community Stadium.
The Gunners faced a difficult test on their trip to Brentford and needed to come out of the game with a win.
However, despite having an early scare conceding the first goal early in the game, they were able to clinch a 3-1 win and move to second place in the table.
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As it happened
Thomas Frank made two changes to the Brentford side, which started the goalless draw with Brighton.
Mikel Arteta made four changes to the Gunners' starting lineup following their 1-0 win against Ipswich. 17-year-old midfielder Ethan Nwaneri started on the left in Bukayo Saka’s absence.
Just 13 minutes into the game, Brentford took the lead. Mikkel Damsgaard drove through the middle of the park and found Bryan Mbeumo, who drifted into the box and slotted the ball in at the near post to beat Raya.
Jesus got the Gunners back in the game in the 28th minute after Thomas Partey’s shot was saved by the goalkeeper and the rebound fell for the Brazilian, who headed home and ended the first half in a draw.
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Arsenal scored two goals after the start of the second half, one from a corner kick scored by Mikel Merino and another from Gabriel Martinelli.
The Gunners made sure that they held on to their lead until the final whistle and began the new year with a win.
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