With a crucial 2-1 victory over Brentford, Arsenal shot up to the top of the Premier League standings.
The Gunners seized the chance to take the top spot and extend their winning run to eight games, as championship challengers Liverpool and Manchester City eagerly awaited their much-anticipated encounter at Anfield.
Declan Rice opened the score early in the first half of the game as Arsenal showed off their offensive abilities.
A well-timed header from a pinpoint Ben White cross saw Rice continue his impressive form in front of goal, giving Arsenal an early advantage and setting the stage for a dominant display.
However, the momentum shifted abruptly as Aaron Ramsdale, deputising for the ineligible David Raya, endured a moment of calamity just before halftime.
A lapse in concentration saw Ramsdale’s clearance intercepted by Yoane Wissa, who capitalized on the error to level the scores for Brentford, much to the dismay of the Arsenal faithful.
However, Arsenal mounted relentless pressure in the second half, determined to reclaim the lead.
Rice came agonizingly close to restoring Arsenal’s advantage with a thunderous strike that rattled the crossbar from distance.
As the tension mounted and the prospect of dropping points loomed large, Kai Havertz emerged as the hero for Arsenal once again.
In the 86th minute, Havertz rose highest to meet another inch-perfect cross from Ben White, directing a powerful header past Brentford’s goalkeeper Mark Flekken to seal the crucial victory for Mikel Arteta’s side.
After the completion of the match, Arsenal and England defender, Ben White was named the man of the match after his outstanding performance against Brentford tonight, according to the Premier League.
The Englishman produced two brilliant assists that proved crucial for the North Londoners at the end along with registering 89% pass accuracy.
