Arsenal re-established its five-point lead at the top of the Premier League after a 2-0 home win against Brentford on Wednesday, at the Emirates Stadium in London England.
Arsenal’s bid for a first Premier League title since 2003-04 is looking rock-solid despite several injuries, including to key defenders William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes.
Midfielder Mikel Merino’s 11th-minute header gave Arsenal the lead after a brilliant piece of play by Ben White and Noni Madueke on the wing.
Both sides created chances in the first half but the scores remained 1-0 by halftime.
A stoppage-time goal by substitute Bukayo Saka made the points safe on a tough night at the Emirates Stadium in which they stretched their unbeaten run in all competitions to 18.
“It is always uncomfortable because all Brentford need is a throw and it’s chaos and adventure,” Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said.
“One-nil is never enough against them but I thought we dominated the game and created the biggest chances.”
Wednesday’s Premier League results
Arsenal 2-0 Brentford
Brighton 3-4 Aston Villa
Burnley 0-1 Crystal Palace
Wolves 0-1 Nottingham Forest
Leeds 3-1 Chelsea
Liverpool 1-1 Sunderland.