Brentford boss Thomas Frank, speaking to TNT Sports: "I think we did a lot of things right and overall it was a good performance. The first half was extremely good and I liked the way we played - we were brave on the ball. "We were brave under high pressure as well and overall I think we did well. The finest of margins we have to do better.

Arsenal will hope to extend their long unbeaten run when they open 2025 at Brentford this evening. Mikel Arteta’s side have not tasted defeat since a Champions League setback at Inter in November – a run of 10 games – and will reclaim second place in the Premier League from Nottingham Forest with a win at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Arsenal have moved within six points of Premier League leaders Liverpool, thanks to a 3-1 win over Brentford on New Year’s Day. The Gunners were looking to overtake Nottingham Forest in second place and also stay close to Arne Slot’s men.