Jamie Carragher teases Martin Odegaard about Arsenal photographer after 6-0 win
Arsenal have the chance to go top of the Premier League for the first time since Christmas as the Gunners host Brentford tonight. A run of seven wins in a row in the Premier League while breaking several scoring records has helped the Gunners close the gap on title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City, who meet at Anfield tomorrow lunchtime.
But Mikel Arteta’s side can leapfrog both before then as they go in search of an eighth consecutive league victory. Arsenal have scored 31 goals during their winning run, and in beating Sheffield United 6-0 on Monday night they became they first team in English football history to win three away games in a row by five goals or more. Arsenal have also been on fire at home – and they put Newcastle to the sword on their last outing in north London.
Brentford will be out to frustrate Arsenal and boost their survival bid, as Thomas Frank’s side managed last season with a 1-1 draw at the Emirates. Ivan Toney was heavily linked with a move to Arsenal in January, before Arteta’s forwards found their stunning goalscoring form. Could the England striker return to haunt the Gunners once more?
Follow live updates from Arsenal vs Brentford in today’s match blog, and get all the latest match odds and tips, here:
Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
12 mins: Almost a chance for Toney. Saliba misses the ball and it breaks to Toney in the box. Gabriel stands him up and then Saliba recovers, to hook the ball away before Toney could shoot.
Jamie Braidwood9 March 2024 17:43
Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
9 mins: Now a booking for Arsenal as Gabriel is caught under the ball and tugs on Wissa’s shirt just outside the box. It’s a promising position for Brentford.
It’s wasted by Lewis-Potter, hit straight out of play neither as a cross or a shot.
Jamie Braidwood9 March 2024 17:40
Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
7 mins: Brentford are looking very shaky. The goalkeeper Flekken passes straight out into the midfield but Arsenal are unable to punish them. Saka gets to the byline but Brentford close out the cross.
The hosts are in control, but Ramsdale then gives away possession cheaply with an overhit pass out to White that runs out of play.
Jamie Braidwood9 March 2024 17:37
Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
4 mins: An early booking for Brentford’s Onyeka, who slides in and trips Trossard from behind.
Jamie Braidwood9 March 2024 17:34
Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
2 mins: Almost a fast start for Arsenal! Brentford give it away, passing straight to Saka. His cross towards Trossard is only just cleared by Roerslev, out for a corner.
There, Rice whips it in, looking for Kiwior, and Brentford only just survive. Rice’s cross runs straight through.
Jamie Braidwood9 March 2024 17:33
KICK-OFF! Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
Underway at the Emirates!
Gareth Southgate is here today ahead of naming his England squad next week.
Jamie Braidwood9 March 2024 17:30
Arsenal vs Brentford
The players are out at the Emirates! There is a sea of red and yellow flags behind Aaron Ramsdale’s goal as Arsenal look to extend their winning run in the Premier League.
A big roar for the returning Arsenal goalkeeper, too.
Jamie Braidwood9 March 2024 17:27
Arsenal vs Brentford
Today’s Premier League results
Manchester United 2-0 Everton
Bournemouth 2-2 Sheffiled United
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Jamie Braidwood9 March 2024 17:26
Arsenal vs Brentford
All set for kick-off in North London.
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Jamie Braidwood9 March 2024 17:23
Premier League title race: Who has the best fixtures?
The Premier League is heading for a classic title race, with Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal set for a three-way battle as we approach the run-in.
Tomorrow will stage what could be the final clash between Klopp’s Liverpool and Guardiola’s City, in what is a potential title decider at Anfield. The Premier League will then return from March’s international break for another blockbuster fixture, as Arteta’s side visit the Etihad to take on the champions, having already beaten City earlier this season.
After that, as the Premier League title race enters April, the run-in can truly begin. But which team has the best fixtures and who has the hardest run of games to end the season? Here’s where the title could be won and lost.
Jamie Braidwood9 March 2024 17:16
