In a pivotal Premier League match, Arsenal secured a 2-1 victory over Brentford, propelling them to the top of the table. The match, held at Emirates Stadium, saw Arsenal's Declan Rice open the scoring with a header from a Ben White cross in the 19th minute, marking his best goalscoring season. However, Arsenal's celebration was short-lived as goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, in his first EPL game this season, made a mistake allowing Brentford to equalize. The game's decisive moment came in the 86th minute when Kai Havertz, amidst controversy over a potential second yellow card, headed in another cross from White to clinch the win with a score of 2-1. This victory marked Arsenal's eighth consecutive league win in 2024, a feat only achieved by three other sides who each went on to win the league in their respective seasons. Brentford's coach Thomas Frank expressed frustration, suggesting Havertz should have been sent off before his winning goal. Mikel Arteta praised his team's character, particularly highlighting Havertz's contributions and Ramsdale's resilience after his error.
Kyle Walker names former Arsenal man as his toughest opponent - but he loves facing Chelsea winger #AFC #CFC https://t.co/v6w16VVExY
Spooky omen predicts who will win this season’s Premier League as Arsenal move top with 2-1 win against Brentford #ARSBRE https://t.co/cXlSiVEh2b https://t.co/cXlSiVEh2b
🔴⚪️🎶 Arteta: “If someone told me that after the first 2 or 3 months the whole stadium is singing Havertz song with that passion, it would be hard to believe!”. “That’s what happens to good people and an exceptional player”. “It’s impossible not to love him”. https://t.co/jPfh2StnBZ
Thomas Frank thinks Kai Havertz should have been sent off 🔴 #BBCFootball #ARSBRE https://t.co/tAHNb9JGub
💬 "I think you dream that you're going to have moments like this in your career." Kai is thankful for the incredible support from our Gooners! 🙌
Mikel Arteta is like every football fan on Sunday 👀 #BBCFootball #AFC https://t.co/AMlzUPM1UL
"I actually don't think Havertz should be on the pitch when he scored. It was a clear dive." 😡 Thomas Frank was not happy with Arsenal's matchwinner https://t.co/KbeJp7rwZm https://t.co/iZyonupari
Arsenal 2 Brentford 1 Late header from Kai Havertz sends Mikel Arteta’s team from third to first after reserve goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale gifted equaliser to Yoane Wissa Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/s3BSLhWCe6
A perfect start to 2024 continues for @Arsenal! Only three other sides have won their first eight matches of a calendar year, and they each went on to win the league that season... 👹 Man Utd in 2009 🔴 Liverpool in 2020 🔵 Man City in 2021 https://t.co/WnEUewVguC
"He is looking for that in my opinion so he's lucky" Karen Carney and Jamie Redknapp discuss Thomas Frank's comments after Brentford's defeat to Arsenal that Kai Havertz shouldn't have been on the pitch to score the winning goal 🤔 https://t.co/dFSU41F6w6
Thomas Frank believes Arsenal’s match-winner Kai Havertz should have been sent-off for a second yellow card, before scoring the winning goal. #ARSBRE | #AFC https://t.co/XP0gYJ6sFr
Kai Havertz's last four Premier League games: ⚽ vs. Burnley ⚽🎁 vs. Newcastle ⚽🎁 vs. Sheffield United ⚽ vs. Brentford Man in form ♨️ https://t.co/YHPISxbvns
Thomas Frank says Kai Havertz should have been sent off for "a clear dive" before he scored Arsenal's winner against Brentford “Maybe it is difficult for the referee but the linesman should have seen it.” More on @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/PwNtPOsiGT
"I actually don't think Havertz should be on the pitch when he scored the goal" 😬 Thomas Frank believes Kai Havertz should have been sent off before scoring Arsenal's winner 🟥 https://t.co/MaKuxLc6EV
Thomas Frank on Havertz going down under Nathan Collins' second-half challenge: "Havertz is a clear, clear dive. That should of course been a second yellow and a red card and then he wouldn't have been able to score the winner."
🔴⚪️ Arteta on Ramsdale: “Mistakes are part of football. Reacting is crucial and he did so in fantastic way”. “We really wanted to win for Aaron, we are so happy”. https://t.co/Sj4uthTFMt
Aaron Ramsdale has the last laugh as stunning saves inspire Arsenal win https://t.co/XS7tVP2V8q
🔴Aaron Ramsdale's reaction was telling after Kai Havertz bailed out his Arsenal team-mate with winner against Brentford ✍️|@RyanTaylorSport https://t.co/CuMHE9mQpW https://t.co/j13aZHZQ55
Jamie Redknapp says Kai Havertz's goal was a huge moment for Arsenal 🔻 https://t.co/IzZLNqC5Gj
Aaron Ramsdale lived out every human emotion in what might be his final league game for Arsenal. Agony of self-destruction at HT. 45 minutes later, he experienced record levels of relief and joy surging through his veins as Arsenal go top. Proof Football is the greatest theater. https://t.co/w0zsaonYxH
Arsenal in the Premier League in 2024: 🏟 8 matches ✅ 8 wins 🔝 Top of the league https://t.co/ZLwUblAUKU
🔴 Has Kai Havertz changed the narrative around his transfer? 🔴 Why did Aaron Ramsdale make his mistake? 🔴 Did Arsenal miss Gabriel Martinelli? It’s The Briefing, courtesy of @JordanC1107, after Arsenal’s win over Brentford that sent them top of the Premier League.
Kai Havertz's last four appearances in the Premier League 👏 ⚽️ v Burnley ⚽️ 🅰️ v Newcastle ⚽️ 🅰️ v Sheffield Utd ⚽️ v Brentford https://t.co/VCPE6zYBMI
It's eight wins in eight for the Premier League leaders in 2024! #BBCFootball #arsenal https://t.co/1A9BbtNrne
Valiant Arsenal storm to top of Premier League in dramatic fashion #ARSBRE Over to you Liverpool and Man City 👀 https://t.co/rkV7fBG3ew https://t.co/54xMPNIe6s
8️⃣ Premier League wins in a row and to the TOP Arsenal go 💪🔴 https://t.co/FHngDKL13w
The Gunners go 🔝 of the Premier League! #ARSBRE https://t.co/giKTB5Y0eJ
While everyone is talking about Liverpool vs. City… ARSENAL GO TOP 😤 https://t.co/8e1sltFVbr
Arsenal are top of the Premier League! #BBCFootball #PL #ARSBRE https://t.co/1NtGhLabbd
'Kai Havertz scores again!' 🎶 https://t.co/Fc0fQsoppk
Has Kai Havertz just sent Arsenal top of the Premier League? He makes it four goals in his last four Premier League appearances. #ARSBRE | #AFC 🎥 @SkySportsPL https://t.co/RKKhYCnTQC
🔴 @Arsenal are back in front late on! Ben White sends another cross into the box, and this time it's Kai Havertz who is on hand to head home! #ARSBRE https://t.co/cooCe3ZKNx
60 million down the drain Kai Havertz scores again
KAI HAVERTZ! Has just sent Arsenal to the top of the Premier League! #BBCFootball #ARSBRE https://t.co/NTO80vRTxD
60 MILLION DOWN THE DRAIN KAI HAVERTZ SCORES AGAIN
BIG. GAME. PLAYER. 💥 White with another brilliant cross and Havertz is on hand to head us back into the lead! 🔴 2-1 🔵 (86) https://t.co/BefXISD9ch
60 MILLION DOWN THE DRAIN!
KAI HAVERTZ!!!!!! (complimentary)
Havertz!!!!!!!!
#afc 2-1 #brentford Havertz guides a header past Flekken from White's cross.
Declan Rice's effort CRASHES against the woodwork! 💥 https://t.co/QD7vGbOQQG
As it stands, Liverpool remain top of the Premier League table. Will that change in the next 45 minutes? #BBCFootball #ARSBRE https://t.co/X5qdq5msYs
Aaron Ramsdale commits howler of the season vs Brentford leaving Emirates crowd in disbelief #ARSBRE https://t.co/v8cx1yELHB https://t.co/DvpnHwJULp
From ecstasy to agony in less than 25 minutes for Aaron Ramsdale... #BBCFootball #ARSBRE https://t.co/I154YtIagM
🔴 @Arsenal and @BrentfordFC are level at the break 🐝 What will the second half bring? #ARSBRE https://t.co/AM5gzVhpZg
Aaron Ramsdale major distribution error. Brentford capitalize. Heartbreaking on a human level. 💔 https://t.co/g3AEGAai9x
Oh my Ramsdale 🫣 what a heart breaking mistake in his first EPL game this season #COYG
Me watching that Aaron Ramsdale mistake. Come on man https://t.co/QzmcqkfoJV
Oh dear, Aaron Ramsdale
Is there anything Declan Rice can't do? His goal against Brentford means this is now the best goalscoring season of his career. #ARSBRE | #AFC https://t.co/0XeKLIQneX
What do you reckon? 🤔 #BBCFootball #ARSBRE https://t.co/OozJ3vLSWr
Just look what Arsenal's goal meant to Aaron Ramsdale! #BBCFootball #PL #ARSBRE https://t.co/gHpZVJnnhR
Aaron Ramsdale LOVED Declan Rice’s goal against Brentford. 💚 #afc https://t.co/W3MfKeVdOS
Just look what it means to Arsenal's Aaron Ramsdale! #BBCFootball #ARSBRE https://t.co/BpQb1dWVpd
England boss Gareth Southgate enjoyed watching Declan Rice's opener for Arsenal. #BBCFootball #ARSBRE https://t.co/zF5mZ2zMEJ
It's Declan Rice! 🎯 Arsenal take the lead at the Emirates 🔴 https://t.co/xL0yRpujgm
The goal comes from a Ben White cross in the inside channel. He’s been taking up those positions whenever Saka is double up on. The winger draws them wide and it leaves space for the full back to play. Great headed from Rice.
Advantage @Arsenal 🎯 The hosts capitalise on their strong start, with Ben White sending an inviting cross into the box for Declan Rice to nod in! #ARSBRE https://t.co/pKHSW7BuGQ
“Their eyes are full of skies” Declan Rice finishes off Ben White’s cross. Great timing. #COYG
THE BREAKTHROUGH! 🔓 Rice rises highest to connect with White's cross and give us a deserved lead! 🔴 1-0 🔵 (19) https://t.co/pxI9CEQ67I
Arsenal lead 1-0. White crosses and Rice plants an excellent header past Flekken.
1-0 Arsenal! Declan Rice with the header to break the dead lock. Ben White with the cross from the inside channel.
Arsenal vs Brentford is underway
The Emirates ready for Arsenal vs Brentford. https://t.co/72lCl1ZkCJ
Today's final stop is Emirates Stadium 📍 @Arsenal have a chance to move to the top of the table against @BrentfordFC, and you can follow the action with Matchday Live ⬇️
Arsenal vs. Brentford Livestream: How to Watch English Premier League Soccer From Anywhere https://t.co/72l9ZOLB9C
"His football intelligence is brilliant" Karen Carney says Kai Havertz is looking more settled in the Arsenal side 🔴👏 https://t.co/kANGR0wDEX
An eighth successive league win today will send Arsenal one point clear at the top of the table... #BBCFootball #ARSBRE https://t.co/DytKiGqX4U
What a 2024 Arsenal are having! They have won all seven of their Premier League matches in 2024. #BBCFootball #ARSBRE #PL https://t.co/entd4kNfDN
Arsenal v Brentford: Premier League – live https://t.co/gVVbjarxFs
Arsenal v Brentford teamsheet: https://t.co/6T2DxqtBop
🐝 Your Bees to take on Arsenal #ARSBRE | #BrentfordFC https://t.co/fhWXneqFCb
Arsenal takes on Brentford! ⚽ Watch today at 9:30 a.m. on NBC Bay Area https://t.co/JgcTvkHzaD
At Emirates Stadium for Arsenal v Brentford. https://t.co/pAsVtVB3pn
A nice kickabout lined up as Arsenal welcome Brentford to The Emirates 👀 Watch LIVE on Sky Sports from 5pm! 📺 https://t.co/9wIbmKJWnR
🔴 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛𝘿𝘼𝙔 ⚪️ 🆚 Brentford 🕠 5.30pm (UK) 🏆 Premier League 🏟 Emirates Stadium https://t.co/9f0snoltRV
Mikel Arteta urges Gareth Southgate not to make Aaron Ramsdale decision based on one game but what he’s done over course of 2/3 years…easy for him to say! https://t.co/ioAZhK0gCw
I’m on @bbc5live shortly with @chriswarburton_ & @EllyOldroyd looking ahead to Arsenal v Brentford. (Mikel Arteta’s side can go top of the table this evening.) Listen here: https://t.co/bXKSFbbcnW
🔴⚪️ Arteta on Ramsdale situation: "We try to make every decision to try to play better, to improve the team and that’s it". "One of the biggest qualities of Aaron is his character and his charisma, his enthusiasm, his energy. He is contagious with that". https://t.co/TrflRssAJG
🔴⚪️ Arteta on Kai Havertz: "It shows his character how he has dealt with all those question marks". "He continued to work hard and that's why he's loved by everybody here. We can see his quality and intelligence on the pitch and the contribution he's having to the team". https://t.co/Qa5lI9DFmw