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Arsenal 2-1 Brentford: Smith Rowe and Saka on target as Gunners close in on top four

Second-half strikes from Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka lifted Arsenal to victory over Brentford as the Gunners moved to within a point of the top four.

England international Saka ran at the Brentford defence and curled a measured right-footed shot past David Raya to secure a second successive win for the Gunners.

Smith Rowe's goal came following a first half in which Arsenal had two penalty appeals turned down.

Saka capped a satisfying afternoon for Mikel Arteta's side when he slotted home, although Brentford felt they should have had a free-kick for a foul on Pontus Jansson in the build-up.