With 24 minutes into the first half, striker Ivan Toney’s shot hit the post of the rival goal and Brentford was left wanting to celebrate.
Although Arsenal prevailed by dominating the ball with 66% possession and registered the most shots (23), they could not reach the bottom of the rival goal to break the score.
The figure of the party was Bukayo Saka. The Arsenal forward showed his best level, shooting 5 times at the opposite goal and hitting 44 correct passes.
Ivan Toney was another of the outstanding players. The Brentford striker showed his best level by scoring 1 goal, shooting 4 times at the opposite goal and making 14 correct passes.
Several offenses in the middle of the field forced to cut the rhythm of the game. There were 2 cautioned: Christian Norgaard and Kevin Schade.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta stopped the starting eleven in a 4-3-3 formation with Aaron Ramsdale in goal; Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães and Olexandr Zinchenko on the defensive line; Martin Odegaard, Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka in the middle; and Bukayo Saka, Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Martinelli in attack.
For their part, those chosen by Thomas Frank came onto the field of play with a 3-5-2 scheme with David Raya under the three sticks; Kristoffer Ajer, Ethan Pinnock and Ben Mee on defense; Mads Roerslev, Vitaly Janelt, Christian Norgaard, Mathias Jensen and Rico Henry in midfield; and Bryan Mbeumo and Ivan Toney up front.
Peter Bankes was appointed as the main referee for the match at the Emirates Stadium.
On the following day the Gunners will face Aston Villa away and Brentford will play the home game against Crystal Palace.
With this result, the host accumulates 51 points throughout the contest and occupies the top of the table. For its part, the visit adds 34 units and is located in eighth place.
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