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3 reasons why there’s no need to panic after Brentford draw

By Charles Binns

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal confronts match referee Peter Bankes during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brentford FC at Emirates Stadium on February 11, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal confronts match referee Peter Bankes during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brentford FC at Emirates Stadium on February 11, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /
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2. Brentford are the most in-form team in the league

Brentford impressed at the Emirates. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Brentford impressed at the Emirates. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /

Only time will tell, but it appears likely that the 1-1 result at the Emirates won’t look as bad when Brentford come up against any of the top sides in the league down the stretch.

The Bees have not lost in the top flight since 23 October, when they were on the receiving end of an unexpected 4-0 Aston Villa thrashing. In their ten-game unbeaten run, they’ve beaten Liverpool and Man City. So remind yourself that all results have context, and while Arsenal should be beating Brentford at home, it is not the end of the world.

Ivan Toney is becoming an elite striker. When you talk about the top goalscorers in the league, we think of Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, and Marcus Rashford. Well, Toney is sandwiched between those players. He currently sits behind Haaland and Kane but ahead of the red-hot Rashford with 14 Premier League goals.

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