Arsenal commenced the new year with a 3-1 victory over Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Despite an early setback from Bryan Mbeumo's goal, the Gunners responded decisively.
Gabriel Jesus equalized before halftime, marking his sixth goal in four matches.
In the second half, Mikel Merino and Gabriel Martinelli capitalized on defensive lapses to secure the win. This result elevates Arsenal to second place in the Premier League, six points behind leaders Liverpool.
Manager Mikel Arteta praised his team's resilience, stating, "Overcoming an early deficit and securing three points demonstrates our character and determination." Brentford's manager acknowledged Arsenal's quality, noting, "We started well but couldn't maintain our lead against a formidable opponent."
Arsenal's next fixture is against Brighton, while Brentford will face Southampton.
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