Arsenal put up a fine performance as they come from behind to defeat Brentford 3-1 in a Premier League encounter on New Year’s Day.

Bryan Mbeumo put the hosts ahead, but Gabriel Jesus equalised with his sixth goal in four games.

Quickfire strikes from Mikel Merino and Gabriel Martinelli then ensured Arsenal left west London with all three points.

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17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri made his first Premier League start.

It was a gamble by manager Mikel Arteta who left out Kai Havertz from the starting lineup.

But it paid off for the Gunners, as they are back up to second, six points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool, while Brentford stay 12th.

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