Arsenal Beats Brentford 3-1, Keeps Title Hopes Alive

Arsenal secured a vital 3-1 victory over Brentford, reducing the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool to six points, though Arsenal has played one more match. After an early goal from Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo, Gabriel Jesus equalized before halftime, showcasing his recent scoring form with his sixth goal in four games. The second half saw Mikel Merino and Gabriel Martinelli score two quick goals, solidifying Arsenal's comeback and lifting them to second place in the league. Manager Mikel Arteta praised his team's resilience, especially in light of Bukayo Saka's absence due to injury. The win continues Arsenal's impressive unbeaten streak of 12 games across competitions, indicating their ongoing title ambitions. Brentford's loss leaves them in 12th place, struggling to find consistency in their performances.