Second-half strikes from Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka lifted Arsenal to victory over Brentford

Second-half strikes from Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka upraised Arsenal to conclusion over Brentford because the Gunners stirred to at intervals some extent of the highest four.

England international Smith Rowe ran at the Brentford defence and curled a measured right-footed shot past David Raya to send his aspect on their thanks to a second serial win.

His goal came following a primary 0.5 within which Arsenal had 2 penalty appeals turned down.

Saka capped a satisfying afternoon for Mikel Arteta’s aspect once he slotted home, though Brentford felt they must have had a free-kick for a foul on Pontus Jansson within the build-up.

Brentford were superb after they beat Arsenal on the opening of the season and, whereas Christian Norgaard smitten AN injury-time consolation, the Bees’ unsuccessful run extended to seven games.

Victory moves Arsenal level on points with fifth-placed West Ham, United Nations agency thespian at port earlier on Sat, and at intervals some extent of Manchester United in fourth with 2 games in hand on the Red Devils.

Frustration turns to elation for Gunners

Having not compete since beating Wolves on ten Feb, Arsenal started bright as Alexandre Lacazette had a goal disallowed for offside with Martin Odegaard and Saka each firing wide.

The main point from the primary 0.5, however, centred on Jon bryophyte when the referee waved away the house side’s appeals following Kristoffer Ajer’s challenge on the French striker within the box.

The Gunners had another shout for a spot-kick once Cedric Soares’ shot smitten Yoane Wissa’s arm, however once more it had been turned down following a power unit check.

But increasing frustration turned to elation 3 minutes when the restart once Smith Rowe collected Lacazette’s pass and drove at the visiting defence before finishing with confidence.