Brentford 1-3 Arsenal - 3 takeaways as Gunners begin new year in style

Arsenal secured a crucial 3-1 win over Brentford as the Gunners moved to second in the Premier League table.

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Ethan Nwaneri, Keane Lewis-Potter
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Ethan Nwaneri the solution to Bukayo Saka problem

With Bukayo Saka out for at least eight weeks, there was a concern that the Gunners might have to dip into the transfer market for his replacement. Well, they don't now.

The spot is Ethan Nwaneri's until Bukayo is back. Against Brentford, Nwaneri oozed class and was calm on the ball all night. On the road, that's a big deal.

Oh, and his delivery into the box was sublime as well. That right-hand side is Nwaneri's until Saka returns. Argue against a wall.

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