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Brentford 1-3 Arsenal: Player ratings as Gunners triumph in 2025 opener

  • Arsenal opened their 2025 account with a 3-1 win at Brentford on New Year's Day
  • Gunners forced to come from behind after Bryan Mbeumo opener
  • Gabriel Jesus, Mikel Merino and Gabriel Martinelli on the scoresheet
ByJames Cormack|
Arsenal came from behind to win 3-1 at Brentford
Arsenal came from behind to win 3-1 at Brentford | Richard Heathcote/GettyImages
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Forwards

Ethan Nwaneri, Keane Lewis-Potter
Ethan Nwaneri's deliveries caused Brentford problems | Mike Hewitt/GettyImages

Ethan Nwaneri (RW) - 7.5/10 - We may have a solution, folks. Nwaneri oozed calm and class on the ball throughout, with his delivery from the right wreaking havoc on multiple occasions. Excited to see more.

Gabriel Jesus (ST) - 7.5/10 - Was on hand to poach home an equaliser which got Arsenal back into the contest. It otherwise could've been a very frustrating evening for the away side. Stepped up here and delivered a sound performance all-round.

Gabriel Martinelli (LW) - 7/10 - Poor in the first-half but came to life after his goal as Arsenal aimed to get at Brentford on the counter. Martinelli's strike was a tidy finish.

Substitutes

  • Declan Rice - 6/10
  • Leandro Trossard - 6/10
  • Myles Lewis-Skelly - 7/10
  • Jorginho - N/A

Player of the match: Thomas Partey

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