Premier League - Merino scored a goal as Arsenal beat Brentford 3-1

The last focus match of the 19th round of the 2024/25 Premier League was held. The "Gunners" Arsenal, who went away to play, fell behind by one goal, but with goals from Jesus, Merino and Martinelli, they finally defeated the "Bees" Brentford 3-1.

Four minutes into the game, Brentford launched a long pass, Visa received the ball and sent a cross, but the ball was intercepted by Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya and lost the chance to shoot. In the seventh minute, Arsenal captain Odde made a high pass, Martinelli headed the ball, and then Nwaneri went forward to shoot but was blocked.

In the 13th minute, Odegaard was intercepted from the midfield, Damsgaard got the ball and sent a through ball, and Mbemo received it and broke into the penalty area, then shook off the defense and shot low to score, helping Brentford to open the scoring 1-0. In the 17th minute, Arsenal defender Timber knocked down Lewis Potter while trying to grab the ball, and was shown a yellow card by the referee on duty.

In the 28th minute, Brentford attacked with a lob pass, Visa followed up and ran to the penalty area to shoot, but the ball was blocked by Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya. In the 29th minute, Thomas Partey at the top of the penalty area took a long shot after receiving the ball in the melee, but Brentford goalkeeper Flecken lost his grip when clearing the ball, and then Jesus scored with a header, helping Arsenal to tie the score 1-1.

In the 35th minute, Arsenal continued to attack. Timber passed the ball from the right, Thomas Partey received Merino's header and shot, but the ball was cleared. In the 43rd minute, Jesus was hit in the face by Damsgaard while scrambling for the ball and started bleeding. He continued the game after treatment.

Arsenal moved up to second place in the standings

In the 50th minute of the second half, Nwaneri took a corner kick, Jesus shot in the melee but hit the opponent's player, and then Merino seized the opportunity to make a supplementary shot and scored, helping Arsenal to overtake 2 to 1. In the 53rd minute, Nwaneri's pass was cleared, and Martinelli got the ball and shot into the goal, helping Arsenal to expand their lead to 3 to 1.

In the 60th minute, Arsenal created an opportunity from the left, Jesus received a pass from Martinelli and shot wide. In the 63rd minute, Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya passed the ball, but when Martinelli was about to step forward to receive it, the ball was cleared by Brentford goalkeeper Flecken.

In the 74th minute, Merlino passed the ball to the penalty area, but the ball was caught by Brentford goalkeeper Flecken. In the 85th minute, Martinelli received the pass from Timber and sent a cross, but Flecken immediately attacked and confiscated the ball.

In the end, Arsenal beat Brentford 3-1 away from home. After three consecutive wins, Arsenal currently ranks second in the standings with 39 points, 6 points behind Liverpool, which ranks first.