By Adenike Lawal<\/p>\n
Arsenal narrowed the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool to six points with a commanding 3-1 victory over Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on January 1, 2025.<\/p>\n
Gabriel Jesus starred with a crucial equalizer, extending his scoring streak to six goals in four matches.<\/p>\n
Brentford struck first in the 13th minute, capitalizing on a defensive error by Martin \u00d8degaard.<\/p>\n
Bryan Mbeumo slotted home from a Mikkel Damsgaard pass, with Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya beaten at his near post.<\/p>\n
Despite early pressure, Arsenal rallied to level the score in the 29th minute.<\/p>\n
Thomas Partey\u2019s powerful shot was parried by Mark Flekken, but Jesus reacted swiftly to head home from close range.<\/p>\n
After the break, Arsenal dominated with two quick goals.<\/p>\n
Mikel Merino punished Flekken\u2019s handling error from a corner to put Arsenal ahead, and Gabriel Martinelli added a third shortly after, finishing a smart cutback from Ethan Nwaneri.<\/p>\n
The win propelled Arsenal to second place, overtaking Nottingham Forest and extending their unbeaten streak to 12 games in all competitions.<\/p>\n
Despite the absence of Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz, Arsenal\u2019s depth and resilience shone through, solidifying their position in the title race.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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