Arsenal Extend Lead at Premier League Summit with 2-0 Victory Over Brentford

Arsenal strengthened their grip on the Premier League title race with a commanding 2-0 win against Brentford at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday evening.

Mikel Merino broke the deadlock in the 11th minute, heading home from a precise corner to register his eighth goal of the season. The Spanish midfielder later turned provider, setting up Bukayo Saka to seal the points with a clinical finish in added time.The result extends Arsenal’s advantage at the top of the table to five points, while underlining their formidable home form.

The Gunners have now gone 11 league matches unbeaten at the Emirates this season, recording nine wins and two draws, scoring 29 goals and conceding just three.Merino’s continued excellence has been central to Arsenal’s surge. Since the turn of the year, the 29-year-old has contributed to 30 goals for club and country across all competitions, establishing himself as one of Europe’s most productive midfielders in 2025.Mikel Arteta’s side return to action on Saturday when they travel to Crystal Palace, looking to maintain their momentum in the title pursuit.