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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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Positive #5: 90 minutes of control away from home

Brentford’s Swedish defender Pontus Jansson (L) vies with Arsenal’s English striker Eddie Nketiah during 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)
Brentford’s Swedish defender Pontus Jansson (L) vies with Arsenal’s English striker Eddie Nketiah during 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 controlled the game from kick-off to the final whistle and the scoreline reflected their supremacy.

Brentford is a tough game away from home (just ask United) as we found out in a 2-0 defeat on opening night last season. They’re a good team and to control and dominate the match without some key players in the lineup was so impressive.

Positive #6: Record-breaking Ethan Nwaneri

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Ethan Nwaneri (R) of Arsenal applauds the fans next to Gabriel Martinelli following the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Arsenal FC at Brentford Community Stadium on September 18, 2022, in Brentford, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Ethan Nwaneri (R) of Arsenal applauds the fans next to Gabriel Martinelli following the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Arsenal FC at Brentford Community Stadium on September 18, 2022, in Brentford, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) /

He’s grabbing the headlines but to see 15-year-old Hale Ender, Ethan Nwaneri, make his Arsenal debut and become the youngest player ever to play in the Premier League was very cool. He only got a few minutes of action and one touch of the ball but it was very special to see a kid that young (younger than the Emirates!!!!) get an opportunity.

Hopefully, this is far from the last time we see him on the pitch and it’ll be exciting to watch him develop.

Overall, this was a fantastic performance and result for Arsenal ahead of the September international break. A thrilling North London Derby awaits.

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