Arsenal have beaten Brentford 2-0 in the Premier League, extending their lead atop the table to five points over Manchester City. Mikel Merino headed the hosts into the lead in the 11th minute, scoring for the second time in four days. The lead remained 1-0 until second-half stoppage time, when Bukayo Saka scored to put the game to bed.

English Premier League leader Arsenal faces a big challenge away from home on Saturday against third-place Aston Villa at Villa Park.

Arsenal lineup vs. Aston Villa: Confirmed starting XI, team news, injury list with Declan Rice passed fit originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Arsenal head to in-form Aston Villa on Saturday hoping to put further pressure on the chasing pack in the Premier League title race.

Arsenal vs Brentford will be available to watch across various platforms, both on television and via streaming. In the United States, you will be able to enjoy it through options like Telemundo Deportes or NBC Sports. In Canada, it will also be available through DAZN, while in the UK, it will be available on Sky.

English Premier League leader Arsenal is back at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday to kick off a big day of league action with a match against 12th-place Brentford.

Arsenal lined up in a Premier League game without either Gabriel or William Saliba for just the second time in 162 games on Sunday after an injury to the Frenchman.

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We asked for your views on Arsenal's win against Brentford in Wednesday's Premier League game. Here are some of your comments: Phoenix: A much-needed win to extend our lead at the top. At one point after the first goal,