PL: Arsenal offers Brentford and takes the lead

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By: Manu Tournoux

PL: Arsenal offers Brentford and takes the lead

While waiting for tomorrow’s clash between Liverpool and Manchester City, Arsenal could temporarily take the lead in the Premier League and put pressure on their rivals. The Gunners did the job against Brentford but it was sluggish.

Overall Premier League standings

#

Team

Pts

J

DIF

G

NOT

D

BP

B.C.

1

Arsenal
Arsenal

64

28

46

20

4

4

70

24

2

Liverpool
Liverpool

63

27

39

19

6

2

64

25

3

Man City
Man City

62

27

35

19

5

3

62

27

4

Aston Villa
Aston Villa

55

27

22

17

4

6

59

37

5

Tottenham
Tottenham

50

26

16

15

5

6

55

39

See the full ranking

However, it started well with Declan Rice’s early goal (1-0, 19th) but just before the break, Yoane Wissa equalized (1-1, 45th +4). Finally, Kai Havertz went for victory at the end of the match (2-1, 86th). This 2-1 success allows Arsenal to take the lead with one point ahead of Liverpool and two over Manchester City. Brentford are fifteenth.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.