FT: HIGHLIGHTS PLAYER’S ARSENAL 2‐ 1 BRENTFORD 

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Arsenal player ratings vs Brentford: Kai Havertz the hero! Aaron Ramsdale’s blushes spared as Gunners leave it late to keep up Premier League title charge

The Gunners left it late to move back to the top of the table, after their stand-in goalkeeper looked to have gifted the visitors a point

Kai Havertz’s header three minutes from time earned Arsenal a dramatic 2-1 win against Brentford on Saturday to send Mikel Arteta’s side top of the Premier League.

It looked for so long like Aaran Ramsdale’s error, which gifted Yoane Wissa an equaliser on the stroke of half-time, was going to see Arsenal miss out on the chance to leapfrog both Liverpool and Manchester City ahead of Sunday’s clash against the title rivals at Anfield.

Goalkeeper & Defence

Aaron Ramsdale (7/10):

A horror moment right on half-time when he gifted Brentford an equaliser. Responded to the setback superbly after the interval, making two excellent saves to keep Arsenal level.

Ben White (9/10):

Lovely cross for Rice’s goal and then produced an even better one to set up Havertz late on. Excellent performance.

William Saliba (7/10):

Good battle with Ivan Toney. The Brentford striker bullied him in this fixture last season, but Saliba didn’t have the same issues this time out.

Gabriel Magalhaes (7/10):

Picked up an early booking that meant he had to be very careful all evening, but he handled the situation well.

Jakub Kiwior (7/10):

Another solid showing from the makeshift left-back. The Poland international now looks very comfortable playing t

Midfield

Jorginho (7/10)

Produced a couple of excellent looped passes over the defence that deserved to be finished off.

Declan Rice (8/10):

Another game, another goal. Rice was the driving force behind a lot of Arsenal’s good play and consistently looked to pop up in the box as the extra man, as he did so expertly when he headed Arsenal in front. That’s six goals now for the midfielder this season.

Martin Odegaard (8/10):

A joy to watch. His quick feet to get out of difficult situations were incredible at times. A bundle of energy as always, leading the press

Kai Havertz (8/10):

His link up play was excellent all night and popped up with the crucial winner at the end. Fortunate to escape a second yellow card for what looked like a clear dive in the second half.

Leandro Trossard (7/10):

Such a gifted player. Brentford really struggled to deal with him when he had the ball at his feet in tight spaces.