Arsenal will hope to extend their long unbeaten run when they open 2025 at Brentford this evening. Mikel Arteta’s side have not tasted defeat since a Champions League setback at Inter in November – a run of 10 games – and will reclaim second place in the Premier League from Nottingham Forest with a win at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Bryan Mbeumo fired the hosts into an early lead with their first shot on target, but two poachers’ finishes either side of the interval put us ahead. First Gabriel Jesus headed in after Thomas Partey’s shot was saved, then Mikel Merino was in the right place to prod home from a corner.

Arsenal's set-piece magic continues as Mikel Merino pounces on the loose ball in the box and strikes to give the Gunners a 2-1 lead over Brentford at the Gtech.