Premier League – Merino scores as Arsenal beat Brentford 2-0

2025-12-04 01:19

The 14th round of the 2025/26 Premier League season continued with a key match, with Arsenal, playing at home at the Emirates Stadium, defeating Brentford 2-0 thanks to goals from Merino and Saka.

Eight minutes into the game, Arsenal created an attacking opportunity when Maduk broke into the penalty area and passed the ball to Ben White, who then passed it back, but the opposing player managed to save the shot.

In the 11th minute, Ben White chipped the ball from the right wing into the box, where Merino, despite the defense, rose to head the ball into the net, giving Arsenal a 1-0 lead. In the 16th minute, Maduk received the ball in the penalty area, evaded his marker, and fired a shot, but the ball was saved by Brentford goalkeeper Kelleher.

In the 23rd minute, Brentford launched a counter-attack from a corner kick. Kevin Shadd headed the ball towards goal in the penalty area, but it was deflected by Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya and hit the post. In the 27th minute, Arsenal launched a passing combination, and Martinelli received the ball and unleashed a shot, but the ball went over the post.

In the 36th minute, Rice passed the ball into the box, and Maduk's shot, despite the defense, was blocked and went out of bounds. In the 43rd minute, Arsenal defender Mosquera suffered an injury while challenging for the ball and was subsequently replaced by Timber.

In the 54th minute of the second half, Dango Watara received a pass from his teammate and took a long-range shot from outside the penalty area, but the ball was intercepted by David Raya. In the 61st minute, Arsenal substituted Eze and Saka for Martinelli and Maduk.

In the 65th minute, Karafiori met the ball at the edge of the penalty area and took a long-range shot, but it was saved by Brentford goalkeeper Kelleher. Merino then tried to follow up with a shot but was brought down by Kelleher, but the referee did not give a penalty.

In the 68th minute, Rice received the ball and broke through to the edge of the penalty area before unleashing a long-range shot, which was saved by Brentford goalkeeper Kelleher. Merino's follow-up shot posed no threat. In the 82nd minute, Rice suffered an injury and was replaced by Dzekereish after being unable to continue.

In the 88th minute, Karafiori received a diagonal pass from his teammate and took a shot, but it was blocked by Brentford goalkeeper Kelleher. Saka then took a follow-up shot, but the ball was caught by Kelleher.

In the second half stoppage time, Merino sent a through ball from the center circle, Saka received the ball and entered the penalty area to shoot. The ball was deflected by Kelleher, but the referee indicated that the ball had crossed the goal line, so Arsenal extended their lead to 2-0.

Arsenal ultimately defeated Brentford 2-0 at home. After three wins and two draws in their last five matches, Arsenal currently sit atop the table with 33 points, five points ahead of second-placed Manchester City.