During the 13th minute of the match, Mbeumo scored a powerful shot, Kalafiori failed to block it and could only look up in despair, while David Raya watched the ball rolling inside the goal with deep thought. This was Brentford's eighth time this season scoring a goal with their first shot on target, showcasing Frank's disciples' astonishing ability to seize the initiative early in the game, having achieved an impressive record of seven wins, one draw, and one loss in their last nine home matches. Despite being trapped in a challenging away game where the rhythm was controlled by the opponent, Arsenal did not lose confidence. They turned the tide with a masterclass in breaking through a dense defense, earning them valuable three points. Long-range shots as the solution After successfully seizing the initiative, Brentford did not completely abandon their offensive efforts. Before Jesus scored, Raya made an incredible save to prevent the game from spiraling out of control. Brentford retreats quickly on defense and does not easily give opponents fast counter-attack opportunities; their strong suit is the tug-of-war and physical battles in positional play. Arsenal struggled to find a path to penetrate into the penalty area through small group combinations after continuous lateral passes failed to unsettle the opposition. In response, Arsenal decided to seek opportunities directly. Gabriel sent the ball directly to his teammates inside the penalty area. Arsenal organized consecutive attacks relying on persistent pressing, and frequent turnovers created chaos and opportunities. After Brentford's defense adjusted their positions multiple times, they finally exposed a weakness, which Thomas…

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…

In recent times, Jesus' performance has been quite outstanding, not inferior to the likes of Isak and Salah during the same period, and even stronger than Haaland. In the last four games, the Brazilian striker has scored six goals for Arsenal. However, according to former Arsenal midfielder Petit, Jesus and Martinelli are not doing enough. "Martinelli almost entered the first team at the same time as Saka but has made no progress. Jesus has been performing well recently, but he is not doing enough. Some of Arsenal's current players are not good enough to help the team compete for the championship." With one more game played and six points behind, Arsenal is not without hope, but they need Liverpool to falter while not faltering themselves. During the winter transfer window, Arsenal's owner will continue to give Arteta full support, and this time, they may really buy a powerful center forward. According to journalist Rudy Galetti, Arsenal has identified the 24-year-old Serbian center forward Vlahovic as their top target for the winter window. In the 2020-21 season, Vlahovic scored 21 goals in Serie A for Fiorentina. In January 2022, Juventus spent 83.5 million euros to bring in Vlahovic. According to Italian legendary center forward Vieri, Vlahovic is second only to Haaland among center forwards born after 2000. However, at Juventus, Vlahovic has made little progress, which is also related to the coach's tactics. Motta is not satisfied with him and prefers his old guard from Bologna, the Dutch center forward Zirkzee, who has been like a "dud" at Manchester United this…

In the fierce competition of the Premier League, Arsenal, as a traditional powerhouse, has always been carrying the infinite expectations of fans. However, Arsenal's performance on the leaderboard this season has been disappointing, once lagging behind competitors like Liverpool. French football legend Petit, in an interview, conducted a profound analysis of Arsenal's current situation and pointed out that two rising stars in the team - Jesus and Martinelli - have not performed well in key moments. So, why is Arsenal's road to the championship so difficult? Are these two rising stars really unable to carry the flag of the team? Seasonal Turmoil and Mistakes Arsenal's performance at the beginning of this season was indeed worrying. Petit pointed out that the team appeared too nervous in the games, making many foolish mistakes, and even being easily sent off in some key matches, resulting in a heavy price in terms of points. These mistakes not only reflect the instability of the players' mentality but also expose the team's shortcomings in tactical execution and player coordination. Looking back at Arsenal's games at the beginning of this season, it is not difficult to find that the team's defensive performance was particularly poor. For example, when facing opponents with not-so-prominent strength, Arsenal often lost goals due to defensive negligence, leading to unsatisfactory game results. These defensive errors not only disappointed the fans but also caused the team's ranking on the leaderboard to plummet. Impact of Core Players' Absence When Odegaard and Saka, the two best players in Arsenal's squad, were absent due to injury, the…

3-1! In the last 4 games, 6 goals, don't forget the center forward Jesus! 3 consecutive victories, Arsenal is closing in on Liverpool At 1:30 am Beijing time on January 2nd, the last match of the 19th round of the 2024-25 Premier League season: Brentford vs Arsenal. Before the game, Arsenal ranked third in the Premier League table with 10 wins, 6 draws, and 2 losses in 18 matches, accumulating 36 points. They were 9 points behind the league leaders Liverpool, 1 point behind second-placed Nottingham Forest with one less match played, 1 point ahead of fourth-placed Chelsea, 4 points ahead of fifth-placed Newcastle, and 5 points ahead of sixth-placed reigning champions Manchester City. Considering Liverpool's current stability, it seems that Arsenal's difficulty in winning the championship is greater than in the previous two seasons. Given the fierce competition, Arsenal could even lose their Champions League qualification. Brentford, with 7 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses in 18 matches, accumulated 24 points to rank 12th, 1 point ahead of 13th-placed West Ham United, and 2 points ahead of 14th-placed Manchester United. For a small club like Brentford, this result is quite good. In this match, Arsenal started with a 433 formation, with Jesus, Martinelli, and Nwaneri forming the front trident, midfielders Merino, Thomas, and Odegaard, and the back four consisting of Calafiori, Gabriel, Saliba, and Timber, with goalkeeper Raya. The total value of the starting eleven was 580 million euros. Brentford started with a 4312 formation, with Wissa and Mbeumo as the front pair, attacking midfielder Damsgaard, midfielders Yarmolchuk, Norgaard,…

In the Premier League match on January 2nd, Arsenal made a remarkable 3-1 comeback against Brentford. In the first half, Mbeumo scored for the home team, but Jesus equalized with a rebound shot, and Raya made a crucial save on the goal line. In the second half, Merino scored in a chaotic situation to reverse the score, and Martinelli further extended the lead. Arsenal has now won four consecutive matches across all competitions and remains unbeaten in 12 matches (9 wins, 3 draws), including three consecutive wins and nine unbeaten in the Premier League. After 19 rounds, Arsenal has accumulated 39 points, trailing Liverpool at the top by 6 points, having played one more game. Key moments of the match include: In the 13th minute, Odegaard's midfield pass was intercepted, leading to a Brentford counterattack where Mbeumo scored low to give Brentford a 1-0 lead over Arsenal. In the 29th minute, Thomas' long-range shot was saved, and Jesus headed in the rebound to level the score for Arsenal. Jesus has scored six goals in his last four matches. In the 50th minute, Arsenal had a corner kick opportunity, and in the ensuing melee, Merino scored to put Arsenal ahead 2-1. In the 53rd minute, Martinelli scored to extend Arsenal's lead to 3-1. Other notable moments from the match include: In the 9th minute, Nwaneri broke through and crossed the ball, but it was cleared out for a corner by the defenders. In the 27th minute, Arsenal attacked with a set-piece, and Thomas' shot from inside the box was blocked. In…