Hey everyone, happy new year.
So Arsenal totally crushed Brentford with a 3-1 win, which is super big deal because it makes them look like they might actually have a shot at winning the whole league this year! They're now at second place with 39 points, which is only six points behind the big bosses, Liverpool, who still have one more game to play.
So, the game kicked off and Brentford scored first, thanks to a dude named Bryan Mbeumo at the 13-minute mark. It was kind of a bummer because Arsenal had some messy defense stuff happening. But, the Gunners didn't let that get them down! Gabriel Jesus, that soccer rockstar, scored a goal to tie it up with a sick header from Thomas Partey's shot that the Brentford goalie couldn't stop.
In the second half, Arsenal really brought the heat! This player named Mikel Merino scored after a corner kick, making it 2-1, and then Gabriel Martinelli just nailed it with a cross that went in off a Brentford player. The goalie couldn't do anything, it was like it had a mind of its own.
This win makes it 12 games in a row without a loss for Arsenal, which is crazy! And Brentford? They've lost to Arsenal at home four times in a row, that's gotta sting. Ethan Nwaneri played like a boss and got some cool award for being the best player of the game.
But for Brentford, they're in 12th place with 24 points, which isn't great. Their manager, Thomas Frank, has to figure out why their home games are going down the drain.
What's super exciting for Arsenal fans is that they're playing so well and actually putting pressure on Liverpool, who everyone thinks are going to win. Coach Mikel Arteta must be super happy with his team bouncing back from being behind.
Now that we're getting into the nitty-gritty part of the season, these wins are really important for keeping up with Liverpool. Arsenal has to keep playing hard and show everyone they're for real.
For Brentford, they've got to get their act together at home and start winning games again. They used to be so good at home, it's weird to see them struggle.
This win is a huge deal for Arsenal because it shows that they're ready to go all out and maybe, just maybe, win the whole league in 2025. They've got the right mix of scoring goals and playing good defense, and they have a bunch of good players to choose from. So, let's keep our eyes on them, they might just surprise us all!