Arsenal's match was a real cliffhanger, first being overwhelmed by Brentford to the point of struggling for breath, then successfully taking away three points with a comeback.
Honestly, during the game, many people might have started to doubt Arteta's lineup, especially with Saka and Odegaard unable to play, it seemed like a makeshift team at best.
The final result tells us that Arsenal's resilience under pressure should not be underestimated.
Especially with Jesus' goal, which really helped the team out of trouble. Although his previous performance always seemed a bit lackluster, this goal not only opened up the situation for Arsenal but also greatly boosted his own confidence, making him one of the main topics of discussion among fans after the game.
Speaking of Partey, he really helped stabilize Arsenal's midfield, with a performance worthy of an MVP.
Especially in the absence of Saka and Odegaard's poor form, Partey continued to play a leadership role as usual.
Did everyone notice that crucial pass in the game that directly allowed Jesus to seize the opportunity to score? Although the goal had some luck, the assist provided by Partey was solid value - his tough and intelligent presence in the midfield really kept Brentford firmly suppressed.
This is what you have to admire; once the team falls into trouble, Partey is like an antiseptic, instantly restoring rhythm to Arsenal's tactics.
Some netizens say: Partey is simply Arsenal's midfield magician; without Saka and Odegaard, he can still carry the game, that's the real core.
It can be seen that behind these comments lies not only admiration for Partey's personal abilities but also affirmation of Arteta's strategic deployment.
After all, without so many absolute star players, being able to achieve such results shows the depth and adaptability of this team.
Let's talk about Jesus again, who was originally thought to be expendable but managed to step up in a critical moment, which was indeed surprising.
At the beginning of the season, his form clearly declined, and he was even considered a must-sell player by outsiders, but it turned out that opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared.
In this game, the significance of Jesus' goal is self-evident; it not only opened up the situation for Arsenal but also directly boosted the team's morale.
To put it bluntly, if he hadn't scored that goal, Arsenal might have suffered even more under Brentford's defense.
The recovery of Jesus' form may also change Arteta's tactical layout - after all, when your front line has a sufficiently confident player, the diversity and threat of the attack will become stronger.
Even against the strongest opponents, Arsenal no longer has to rely on just one plan.
Jesus is a player who once thrived at Manchester City; if Arsenal can continue to tap into his potential, the future looks promising.
Some netizens commented after the game: Jesus scoring means he hasn't given up; Arteta believes in him so much, doesn't it show that he sees him regaining his form?
That actually makes sense.
Think about it; if Jesus really couldn't recover from his slump, how could Arteta not make changes?
It was precisely this goal in the game that gave him more opportunities, and Arsenal, because of this trust, successfully gained three points.
In the final stages of the entire game, Elneny also made significant contributions.
Although he wasn't the absolute protagonist on the field, his running and positional sense significantly enhanced the fluidity of Arsenal's offense.
Sometimes, we don't see the subtle efforts players make on the field, but Elneny's performance was truly eye-catching.
He may not be the brightest star on the field, but he has a good reading of the game, and his running distance and assist opportunities cannot be overlooked.
If he continues to maintain this state, his role in Arsenal's future is definitely worth looking forward to.
Watching this game, Arsenal's overall performance was somewhat surprising, especially in the absence of two core players, they were able to tenaciously turn things around. Especially for Partey and Jesus, public opinion was polarized.
Some netizens said: Honestly, seeing Jesus score that goal, I was thrilled, especially his focus when returning to the field, that's exactly the kind of aura Arsenal needs.
That's really true; Jesus' goal not only broke his own scoring drought but also brought huge confidence to the team, he's simply the heart of the team.
Although the three points were ultimately secured, Arteta must know that there is still room for improvement in the team's performance.
Facing strong opponents, Arsenal still needs to bring out more offensive weapons, especially in terms of diversity in the attack, they cannot always rely on a single player. After all, even Saka couldn't play, and the team's transition between offense and defense was still somewhat unsmooth.
Arteta also mentioned this after the game, stating clearly that although they won, the team's offensive efficiency and stability still need to be improved.
We cannot always rely on individual players; we still need to work hard in future games.
This victory was undoubtedly a major breakthrough for Arsenal, especially with multiple key players absent, the team's depth and tactical adjustments successfully helped Arsenal find a breakthrough in adversity.
Although there are still many areas that need improvement, this game undoubtedly provided Arteta with more confidence and allowed fans to see that the team can still maintain competitiveness in difficult situations.
For the upcoming challenges, Arsenal obviously has more confidence, and perhaps in the next game, we will see even more surprises.