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Jamie Carragher teases Martin Odegaard about Arsenal photographer after 6-0 win
Arsenal have the chance to go top of the Premier League for the first time since Christmas as the Gunners host Brentford tonight. A run of seven wins in a row in the Premier League while breaking several scoring records has helped the Gunners close the gap on title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City, who meet at Anfield tomorrow lunchtime.
But Mikel Arteta’s side can leapfrog both before then as they go in search of an eighth consecutive league victory. Arsenal have scored 31 goals during their winning run, and in beating Sheffield United 6-0 on Monday night they became they first team in English football history to win three away games in a row by five goals or more. Arsenal have also been on fire at home – and they put Newcastle to the sword on their last outing in north London.
Brentford will be out to frustrate Arsenal and boost their survival bid, as Thomas Frank’s side managed last season with a 1-1 draw at the Emirates. Ivan Toney was heavily linked with a move to Arsenal in January, before Arteta’s forwards found their stunning goalscoring form. Could the England striker return to haunt the Gunners once more?
Follow live updates from Arsenal vs Brentford in today’s match blog, and get all the latest match odds and tips, here:
Arsenal 1-0 Brentford
25 mins: Arsenal close to a quick second. After lovely feet from Odegaard, Havertz tries his luck with a snapshot. Flekken gathers.
Jamie Braidwood9 March 2024 17:54
Jamie Braidwood9 March 2024 17:54
GOAL! Arsenal 1-0 Brentford (RICE 19′)
WHAT A HEADER FROM RICE! ARSENAL LEAD!
Arsenal had a decent shout for a penalty but they keep the pressure on and White clips a good ball into the box. Still, there was a lot of work for Rice to do, but he powered the header down past Flekken and into the corner!
The England midfielder is enjoying his best season in terms of goals in the Premier League and now has his sixth of the campaign. Big goal for Arsenal.
Jamie Braidwood9 March 2024 17:49
Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
16 mins: Brentford get the first shot on target of the match as Toney heads at Ramsdale from a corner… but it leads to ARsenal’s best chance of the match!
Ramsdale catches Toney’s header and then springs the counter – releasing Trossard! But Roerslev gets back well and Brentford recover to slow Trossard down.
Arsenal could have done with Martinelli’s pace there…
Jamie Braidwood9 March 2024 17:47
Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
12 mins: Almost a chance for Toney. Saliba misses the ball and it breaks to Toney in the box. Gabriel stands him up and then Saliba recovers, to hook the ball away before Toney could shoot.
Jamie Braidwood9 March 2024 17:43
Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
9 mins: Now a booking for Arsenal as Gabriel is caught under the ball and tugs on Wissa’s shirt just outside the box. It’s a promising position for Brentford.
It’s wasted by Lewis-Potter, hit straight out of play neither as a cross or a shot.
Jamie Braidwood9 March 2024 17:40
Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
7 mins: Brentford are looking very shaky. The goalkeeper Flekken passes straight out into the midfield but Arsenal are unable to punish them. Saka gets to the byline but Brentford close out the cross.
The hosts are in control, but Ramsdale then gives away possession cheaply with an overhit pass out to White that runs out of play.
Jamie Braidwood9 March 2024 17:37
Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
4 mins: An early booking for Brentford’s Onyeka, who slides in and trips Trossard from behind.
Jamie Braidwood9 March 2024 17:34
Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
2 mins: Almost a fast start for Arsenal! Brentford give it away, passing straight to Saka. His cross towards Trossard is only just cleared by Roerslev, out for a corner.
There, Rice whips it in, looking for Kiwior, and Brentford only just survive. Rice’s cross runs straight through.
Jamie Braidwood9 March 2024 17:33
KICK-OFF! Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
Underway at the Emirates!
Gareth Southgate is here today ahead of naming his England squad next week.
Jamie Braidwood9 March 2024 17:30
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