Gabriel Jesus was on the scoresheet as Arsenal secured a hard-fought 3-1 win over Brentford this evening, but the forward was even more pleased with the overall team performance. The Gunners started brightly but were stunned when Brentford took the lead against the run of play, forcing Mikel Arteta’s men to regroup and battle their way back into the game. Arsenal eventually equalised before halftime and produced an impressive second-half display, scoring twice more to seal the victory in a challenging London derby.
The match demonstrated the resilience and character of Arteta’s team, who are under pressure to maintain their form as they chase down league leaders Liverpool. Brentford, renowned for their solid home record, made it difficult for Arsenal early on, and the Gunners had to dig deep to find a way past Thomas Frank’s well-organised side. However, Arsenal’s quality eventually shone through as they dominated the second half, keeping their title hopes alive.
Jesus, who has been in fine form recently, contributed one of the goals that helped Arsenal secure the vital three points. Speaking to Sky Sports after the match, the Brazilian striker emphasised the team’s collective effort and resilience in overcoming a tough opponent. He said: “The team did great today, to come here and play the way we play is amazing. Not just because of the result. The way we reacted, to come back against a tough opponent, we did it.”
The win was crucial for Arsenal, who are currently trying to keep pace with Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table. The Reds remain six points ahead with a game in hand, but Arsenal’s ability to consistently pick up points is ensuring they stay in the race. Brentford’s physical and high-energy style posed a significant challenge, but Arsenal’s composure and tactical adjustments in the second half proved decisive.
While Arsenal’s title ambitions depend partly on whether Liverpool falters, the Gunners are doing their part by maintaining focus and securing victories in difficult games. Jesus’ form and leadership have been key in recent weeks, and performances like this will boost the team’s confidence as they prepare for tougher challenges ahead.
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I had marked down Arsenal to win but narrowly. Brentford packed the box and getting through the melee was difficult. Perhaps by scoring first it changed how Arsenal played.
For all the recent doom and gloom, Arteta did rotate. He has and had to in all honesty. There are games coming up thick and fast this month with barely a breather and I was encouraged by how well they did. Nwaneri looks so confident and I’m wondering if Arteta will now play him more regularly during Saka’s recovery. MLS also getting his chances too.
Having read that illness has been a major factor in the squad, some of whom were playing through it, then a 3-1 win was a credit to them.
Well done to Jesus who looks reborn and to Martinelli and Merino.
HNY everyone
HNY to you too!
Hope Arsenal can kick on from here and put together a strong run. We are still in all competitions and we will need to have great form throughout January.
It will be tough as the games come thick and fast. We also still have a somewhat depleted squad.
All the team can do is give their best from game to game and we should then have good chances for silverware.
So far Arteta has rotated well given then squad he has had available even though not all results have gone as we would have hoped.
Given where we are let’s look onwards and upwards.
SueP
I was wondering if the gaffer had decided to wipe his slate clean or started the new year with a new slate.
It was bold on the gaffer part to start the kid away on hostile territory, the same kid who was over look against a weak Southampton at home with sixty thousand shouting his name.
As to our much malign Brazilian striker, the player is approaching his prime, Arsenal could still see the best of Gabriel Jesús, please note nit many forward posses his technical abilities
I am one fan not surprised he returns to life.