Arsenal moved back to the top of the Premier League table with a commanding 3-0 victory over Brentford at the Brentford Community Stadium on Sunday. Goals from William Saliba, Gabriel Jesus, and Fabio Vieira secured the win, which came just a week after a disappointing 3-1 defeat at Manchester United.
Arsenal took the lead in the 17th minute when William Saliba headed home from a Bukayo Saka corner, with the ball clearly crossing the line despite David Raya's efforts. Gabriel Jesus doubled the advantage ten minutes later, rising highest to head in Granit Xhaka's cross, marking his fifth goal of the season.
Fabio Vieira, making his first Premier League start, sealed the victory just three minutes into the second half. Saka slipped the ball to the Portuguese midfielder, whose shot beat Raya and went in off the inside of the post. The travelling fans celebrated by adapting their old chant for Patrick Vieira to honour the new arrival.
The win was particularly sweet given Brentford's 2-0 victory in the corresponding fixture last season, after which Ivan Toney had tweeted 'Nice kickabout with the boys.' Arsenal fans were quick to remind Toney of his comments, chanting 'Ivan Toney – it's a stroll in the park' as their team dominated.
Arsenal could have added to their tally, with Jesus forcing a save from Raya after a fine run, and Saka also testing the goalkeeper late on. The result leaves Arsenal a point clear at the top of the table heading into the international break, with Manchester City yet to play.
