Arsenal vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League latest score and goal updates after Aaron Ramsdale error

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?

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Arsenal vs Brentford LIVE: Latest Premier League updates

• Arsenal host Brentford in Premier League, live on Sky Sports

• Gunners can go top for first time since Christmas if they beat Brentford

• 45+3’ GOAL! Ramsdale makes huge error as he is closed down by Wissa (1-1)

• 19’ GOAL! Rice heads sixth PL goal of the season from White cross (1-0)

• Team news: Ramsdale starts but no Martinelli for hosts

• Arsenal XI: Ramsdale; White, Gabriel, Saliba, Kiwior; Jorginho, Rice, Odegaard; Saka, Havertz, Trossard

• Brentford XI: Brentford: Flekken; Zanka, Ajer, Collins; Roerslev, Onyeka, Norgaard, Janelt, Lewis-Potter; Toney, Wissa

HALF TIME! Arsenal 1-1 Brentford

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How long did Ramsdale want? A gift before half-time and Brentford are back in it.

GOAL! Arsenal 1-1 Brentford (WISSA 45+4)

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BRENTFORD LEVEL AFTER RAMSDALE’S MISTAKE!

What a twist before half-time! Ramsdale is caught on the ball as he looks to clear on his goalline, taking too long! Wissa slides in and blocks Ramsdale’s clearance, and the ball deflects in!

Mikel Arteta shakes his head – a bad, bad mistake from Ramsdale on his first Premier League start since November.

HALF TIME!

Arsenal 1-0 Brentford

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45 mins: There will be three minutes added on. There have been quite a few stoppages and Havertz is booked right on the stroke of half time after catching Collins when competing for a high ball.

Arsenal 1-0 Brentford

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42 mins: Another lovely Arsenal move – with this one going from back to front as Gabriel broke forward. It ends with Trossard clipping a ball back across goal and Havertz volleying over the bar.

Arsenal 1-0 Brentford

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38 mins: Close from Saka – Rice strode forward and released it wide to the winger, who drifted into the box and tried his luck on his right foot. It goes over the front near post.

Arsenal 1-0 Brentford

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35 mins: Wow – what a pass from Jorginho! Sitting in midfield, he picks out the run of Havertz with a clipped ball. Havertz goes for the dink after bearing down on Flekken, but it dribbles wide of the post. The offside flag goes up – it was close.

Arsenal 1-0 Brentford

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31 mins: Brentford are forced into a change as Mathias Jensen replaces Norgaard, who has not recovered from an earlier knock. It’s been all Arsenal since the goal.

Arsenal 1-0 Brentford

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27 mins: An Arsenal corner… which spells danger for everyone right now. Rice finds Gabriel at the front post but the Brazilian heads over the bar.

Arsenal 1-0 Brentford

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25 mins: Arsenal close to a quick second. After lovely feet from Odegaard, Havertz tries his luck with a snapshot. Flekken gathers.

Arsenal 1-0 Brentford

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24 mins: Super header.

GOAL! Arsenal 1-0 Brentford (RICE 19′)

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WHAT A HEADER FROM RICE! ARSENAL LEAD!

Arsenal had a decent shout for a penalty but they keep the pressure on and White clips a good ball into the box. Still, there was a lot of work for Rice to do, but he powered the header down past Flekken and into the corner!

The England midfielder is enjoying his best season in terms of goals in the Premier League and now has his sixth of the campaign. Big goal for Arsenal.

Arsenal 0-0 Brentford

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16 mins: Brentford get the first shot on target of the match as Toney heads at Ramsdale from a corner… but it leads to ARsenal’s best chance of the match!

Ramsdale catches Toney’s header and then springs the counter – releasing Trossard! But Roerslev gets back well and Brentford recover to slow Trossard down.

Arsenal could have done with Martinelli’s pace there…

Arsenal 0-0 Brentford

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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.

Arsenal 0-0 Brentford

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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.

Arsenal 0-0 Brentford

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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.

Arsenal 0-0 Brentford

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4 mins: An early booking for Brentford’s Onyeka, who slides in and trips Trossard from behind.

Arsenal 0-0 Brentford

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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.

KICK-OFF! Arsenal 0-0 Brentford

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Underway at the Emirates!

Gareth Southgate is here today ahead of naming his England squad next week.

Arsenal vs Brentford

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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.

Arsenal vs Brentford

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Today’s Premier League results

Manchester United 2-0 Everton

Wolves 2-1 Fulham

Crystal Palace 1-1 Luton

Bournemouth 2-2 Sheffiled United

Arsenal vs Brentford

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All set for kick-off in North London.

Premier League title race: Who has the best fixtures?

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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.

Premier League title race: Who has the best fixtures in the run-in?

Can Ivan Toney return to haunt Arsenal?

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Rewind a couple of month and Arsenal were short of goals and linked with a £100m move for Ivan Toney.

The striker, who scored 20 Premier League goals last season, returned from his eight-month suspension for betting offences with Arteta reportedly keen to sign him.

Toney stayed at the Bees and has now entered the final 18 months of his contract as he look to guide Brentford towards safety.

He has scored four times in eight appearances since his return – but has not managed any in his last three games.

Could that change today? Toney scored an equaliser at the Emirates last season as Brentford came away with a 1-1 draw.

Arteta praises Kai Havertz amid best Arsenal run

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Kai Havertz is enjoying his best run of form for Arsenal having scored in his last three matches, after a tricky initial spell after his big-money move from Chelsea.

Arteta said: “It says a lot about his character and how he’s dealt with those question marks. He has a good attitude all the time when things don’t go well in certain phases of the game.

“He continues to work hard. We can see his mentality, his intelligence on the pitch and the personality he has. We’re very happy with him.

“His ability to occupy space and aggression in high press is very good. Those are attributes which are very good for us.”

Arsenal vs Brentford team news

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There’s no Gabriel Martinelli in the Arsenal squad after picking up a “cut” to his right foot in the win over Sheffield United. The winger is replaced by Leandro Trossard and the only other change is also enforced, and expected, with Aaron Ramsdale coming in for David Raya. Oleksandr Zinchenko returns to the Arsenal bench.

Keane Lewis-Potter comes in for Brentford, who start Ivan Toney up front.

Arsenal vs Brentford line-ups! No Martinelli….

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Confirmed line-ups

Arsenal: Ramsdale; White, Gabriel, Saliba, Kiwior; Jorginho, Rice, Odegaard; Saka, Havertz, Trossard

Brentford: Flekken; Zanka, Ajer, Collins; Roerslev, Onyeka, Norgaard, Janelt, Lewis-Potter; Toney, Wissa

Arsenal vs Brentford team news dropping shortly…

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Brentford have been ravaged by injuries, while Arteta has been boosted by several returning players to his squad. Will there be any surprises from the Arsenal boss, with his side in Champions League action against Porto on Tuesday?

Can Saka match best-ever Premier League season?

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Bukayo Saka is one goal away from equalling his best-ever Premier League season already.

The England international hit 14 goals in 38 games last season, but has already managed 13 this campaign.

That includes seven goals in his last seven Premier League appearances – while the 6-0 win at Bramall Lane was first time he had not scored in the league since January.

Saka has 16 for the season in all competitions, which is already his best return.

Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka set to feature for Arsenal

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he was “positive” both Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka will be fit to face Brentford

The Gunners continued their winning run in the Premier League as they thrashed Sheffield United 6-0 on Monday night.

But Saka was withdrawn at half time with the England international “feeling ill” before Martinelli hobbled off in the second half after picking up a “slight cut” to his right foot.

“We are pretty positive they can be part of the squad but we’ll have to see,” Arteta said on Friday.

Arteta backs Ramsdale ahead of Arsenal return

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Mikel Arteta on Aaron Ramsdale:

“He’s trained very well and he’s desperate to play, like all of the other boys, and it will be a great day for him on Saturday.

“He has been brilliant, he’s really supportive and pushes in training. It’s a joy to have two top goalkeepers.

“One of the toughest things is dealing with players who don’t have the amount of time (on the pitch) which they deserve.

“We have an unbelievable group of players and we try to be straight with them and explain to them by giving them the support.

“When they get the opportunity at the end they try to contribute in the best possible way and that’s what Aaron will do.”

Aaron Ramsdale to start for Arsenal

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There will be a rare start for Aaron Ramsdale today with David Raya unable to face his parent club.

With the Spanish goalkeeper firmly Arteta’s No 1, it could be Ramsdale’s final Arsenal game – if he decides to look elsewhere in the summer.

The England goalkeeper has not played since the 2-0 home defeat to Liverpool in the FA Cup third round, while his last Premeir League apperance was in the 1-0 win at Brentford in November.

Arteta picks up Premier League award

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Mikel Arteta has been named Premier League manager of the month for February.

Arsenal’s record last month was played four, won four – while scoring 18 goals.

They beat Liverpool at home and recorded 6-0 and 5-0 wins away from home.

Arteta said: “It’s a great honour in this league to get recognised in this way so I want to say thank you to the team and the staff for always being supportive and making this happen.”

Arsenal vs Brentford LIVE: Latest Premier League updates

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23 December 2023.

Arsenal claimed a point at Anfield to remain top of the Premier League heading into Christmas.

But after losing back-to-back games to West Ham and Fulham, Arsenal would enter the New Year in fourth.

Now after trip to Dubai and a seven-game winning run, they’ve got the change to return to the top ahead of Liverpool facing City tomorow.

It’s a three-way fight, after all.

Arsenal vs Brentford LIVE: Latest Premier League updates

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Get the latest match odds, here

Arsenal vs Brentford predictions: Premier League tips, betting odds & free bets

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Odds

Arsenal: 2/9

Draw: 11/2

Brentford: 10/1

Prediction

Arsenal 4-1 Brentford

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Predicted line-ups

Arsenal: Ramsdale; White, Gabriel, Saliba, Kiwior; Jorginho, Rice, Odegaard; Saka, Havetrz, Martinelli

Brentford: Flekken; Jorgensen, Ajer, Collins; Roerslev, Jensen; Norgaard, Janelt, Reguillon; Toney, Wissa

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What is the team news?

Gabriel Martinelli picked up a “slight cut” in the 6-0 win against Sheffield United, while Bukayo Saka had to be taken off at half-time due to illness but Arteta said he is “pretty positive” both will be involved. Arteta will have to make at least one change to his team, with goalkeeper David Raya unable to face his parent club. Aaron Ramsdale will replace him.

Brentford have been rocked by injuries in recent weeks, especially in defence with all of Ben Mee, Ethan Pinnock, Aaron Sickey and Rico Henry out, as well as Bryan Mbeumo and Kevin Schade.

Arsenal vs Brentford LIVE: Latest Premier League updates

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When is Arsenal vs Brentford?

The match will kick-off at 5:30pm GMT on Saturday 9 March at the Emirates Stadium.

How can I watch it?

It will be shown on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. If you’re not a Sky customer you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.

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Good afternoon

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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