Arsenal begins 2025 with 3-1 win at Brentford, Jesus shines again

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, | Updated: January 2, 2025

Gabriel Jesus watches as the ball flies towards Mark Flekken's goal

Key Takeaways:

Arsenal secured a 3-1 away win against Brentford in the Premier League on the first day of 2025
The victory marked Arsenal’s fourth consecutive win against Brentford
Gabriel Jesus scored his 6th goal in the last 4 games in all competitions and was awarded the Man of the Match award
Arsenal reclaimed second place in the standings with 39 points, while Liverpool remains the leader with 45 points and a game in hand
Brentford stayed in 12th position with 24 points, suffering only their second home loss in the league this season

Arsenal kicked off the new 2025 year in style, defeating Brentford 3-1 away from home in the Premier League. The match, which marked the 19th round of the season, saw the Bees take an early lead through Bryan Mbeumo’s goal in the 13th minute. Notably, this was the eighth time this season that Brentford scored with their first shot of a Premier League match, excluding own goals, which is the most any side has achieved this term.

Arsenal's win over Brentford closes the gap on Liverpool to six points 🫴#FestiveFixtures pic.twitter.com/JAIzpRDlkG
— Premier League (@premierleague) January 1, 2025

However, the Gunners fought back and claimed the victory with goals from Gabriel Jesus, Mikel Merino, and Gabriel Martinelli. Jesus’ goal was particularly significant, as it marked his 6th goal in the last 4 games in all competitions. The Brazilian striker’s impressive form has been a key factor in Arsenal’s success, and he was deservedly awarded the Man of the Match award.

After receiving the award, Jesus expressed his dedication to the team, saying, “Everyone at the club can tell you how I work every day. I don’t give up.” He also emphasized his desire to continue scoring, stating, “I want to keep scoring to help the team.”

The win saw Arsenal reach 39 points and reclaim second place in the standings, while Liverpool remains the leader with 45 points and a game in hand. Brentford, on the other hand, remained in 12th position with 24 points, suffering only their second home loss in the league this season.