Arsenal Beats Brentford 3-1 in Premier League

Arsenal kicked off 2025 with a thrilling comeback victory against Brentford, moving back into second place in the Premier League and reducing Liverpool's lead to six points. After falling behind to Bryan Mbeumo's early goal, Arsenal equalized through Gabriel Jesus before a swift second-half double from Mikel Merino and Gabriel Martinelli clinched the win. The Gunners' manager Mikel Arteta made several changes to the squad, including a debut for 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri, as they aimed to continue their winning momentum. Despite a shaky performance from goalkeeper David Raya, who returned to Brentford, Arsenal's determination shone through in a match marked by their resilience and attacking prowess. This victory marks Arsenal's fourth consecutive win in all competitions as they look to challenge for the title.