Second-half strikes from Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka lifted Arsenal to victory over Brentford as the Gunners moved to within a point of the top four.
England international Saka ran at the Brentford defence and curled a measured right-footed shot past David Raya to secure a second successive win for the Gunners.
Smith Rowe’s goal came following a first half in which Arsenal had two penalty appeals turned down.
Saka capped a satisfying afternoon for Mikel Arteta’s side when he slotted home, although Brentford felt they should have had a free kick for a foul on Pontus Jansson in the build-up.
Brentford were superb when they beat Arsenal on the opening night of the season and, while Christian Norgaard struck an injury-time consolation, the Bees’ winless run extended to seven games.
Victory moves Arsenal level on points with fifth-placed West Ham, who drew at Newcastle earlier on Saturday, and within a point of Manchester United in fourth with two games in hand on the Red Devils.
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