Daijiworld Media Network - Arsenal

Arsenal, Dec 4: Arsenal tightened their grip on the Premier League summit with a solid 2-0 win over Brentford on Wednesday, restoring their five-point cushion and taking another crucial step in their title pursuit. Though not at their fluent best at the Emirates Stadium, the Gunners made their chances count as Mikel Merino powered in a Ben White delivery for his 11th goal of the season. Substitute Bukayo Saka sealed the result in stoppage time with a fierce strike that found the net despite Caoimhin Kelleher’s attempt to stop it, prompting praise from manager Mikel Arteta for the team’s determination and Merino’s impact.

Elsewhere, the evening brought major twists in the league. Chelsea endured yet another setback with a 3-1 loss to relegation-threaten

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