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3 positives and… positives from Arsenal’s emphatic win over Brentford

By Mitch Peotter

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: William Saliba celebrates after scoring the first goal for Arsenal during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Arsenal FC at Brentford Community Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Brentford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: William Saliba celebrates after scoring the first goal for Arsenal during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Arsenal FC at Brentford Community Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Brentford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images) /
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No, that’s not a typo.

I’m feeling in a bit of an extra positive mood after Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Brentford that I’d rather write about six positives. Who’s got time for negativity after a performance like that!?

6 positives from Arsenal’s emphatic 3-0 win over Brentford

It’s always more fun anyway to talk about the good stuff, and here are my positives from the win.

Positive #1: Granit Xhaka

Arsenal’s Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka applauds the fans following the English Premier League football match between Brentford and Arsenal at the Gtech Community Stadium in London on September 18, 2022. (Photo by IAN KINGTON/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal’s Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka applauds the fans following the English Premier League football match between Brentford and Arsenal at the Gtech Community Stadium in London on September 18, 2022. (Photo by IAN KINGTON/AFP via Getty Images) /

Granit Xhaka produced a Man of the Match-worthy display on Sunday as he flexed his muscles once again in a box-to-box role.

His assist to Gabriel Jesus for the second goal was immaculate and he got through some good work on the defensive side of the ball as well. It’s been awesome to see him flourish and especially how much his relationship with the fans has grown.

His situation at Arsenal was dire a few years ago, but supporters are now singing his name in unison.

https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/1571501968945725440?s=20&t=fN3x25Ubs45vmK0wKDCLNQ

Positive #2: William Saliba

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: William Saliba of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their side’s first goal during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Arsenal FC at Brentford Community Stadium on September 18, 2022, in Brentford, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: William Saliba of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their side’s first goal during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Arsenal FC at Brentford Community Stadium on September 18, 2022, in Brentford, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) /

Another fantastic performance from William Saliba and, man, we’re lucky to have him. We’re already running out of superlatives to describe his talent.

His header for the opening goal was fantastic. He’s formidable in defence, not letting the very dangerous Ivan Toney have a look at goal throughout the match. He’s also downright arrogant on the ball, too, and as a spectator, you never feel nervous when he has it because he plays like a ten-year veteran, not a 21-year-old.

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