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3 positives & 2 negatives from Arsenal's year-opening win at Brentford

  • Gunners came from behind to beat Brentford 3-1
  • Conceded early on but were clinical with chances
  • Life without Saka isn't so bad
ByLennie Teague|
The Gunners won 3-1 at Brentford
The Gunners won 3-1 at Brentford | Mike Hewitt/GettyImages
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Positive #3: Clinical with chances

Gabriel Jesus
The Gunners were clinical with their chances | Mike Hewitt/GettyImages

Arsenal were clinical in front of goal against Brentford as they put away their best chances of the game.

The Gunners created two big chances in the match and did not miss either as they scored three goals from an xG of 2.07. The likes of Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli converted chances that they would likely have missed by momentous measures previously.

In the win over Brentford, Arsenal and certain players showed that they can be clinical when presented with the chances. The continuation of their impressive form in front of goal was no doubt a positive for the Gunners in their win over the Bees.

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