Arsenal have beaten Brentford 2-0 in the Premier League, extending their lead atop the table to five points over Manchester City. Mikel Merino headed the hosts into the lead in the 11th minute, scoring for the second time in four days. The lead remained 1-0 until second-half stoppage time, when Bukayo Saka scored to put the game to bed.

The Premier League title got a bit of a shake-up on Saturday, Nov. 22 with Manchester City and Liverpool both suffering losses in pursuit of first-place Arsenal.

Arsenal staggered to a 1-1 draw against Chelsea, with the Gunners failing to capitalise on their numerical advantage to go further clear on the league table.Arsenal received a significant blow with

Liverpool’s 1–0 victory over West Ham United was enough for Opta to predict a fourth place finish for the Reds. Only earning around 63 points in a title defence is a nightmare sophomore season on the touchline for Arne Slot, but the Dutchman can claim Champions League football as a small consolation.

Manchester City have reduced Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier League to two points, following their 3-0 win over Sunderland on Saturday. Pep

Preview the matchup between Arsenal FC and Brentford FC with predictions, odds, over/under, betting lines and more.

Arsenal are back at the Emirates for their first midweek Premier League fixture of the season, as they take on Brentford. The Gunners retained their six-point lead over Chelsea at the top of the table on Sunday, but Manchester City‘s 3–2 win against Leeds United the day before means their advantage at the summit was trimmed to five.

Manchester City continue their pursuit of first place in the Premier League on Saturday as they host Sunderland.