Saliba: 'Sometimes it is good to suffer like this and win at the end'
Premier League: Arsenal 2 Brentford 1.
Arsenal are sticking around in this Premier League title race, with their late win against Brentford proving that they can win any which way.
After two months of free scoring frenzies, the Bees suffocated most of their attacking intent at the Emirates but the Gunners' new-found mental fortitude was on display for everyone to see as they made it eight wins on the bounce in their quest for the title.
Arsenal got off to the perfect start in the 19th minute. Intricate play between Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka found Ben White on the edge of the box, with his cross into box met by Declan Rice, who powered his header into the bottom corner to set the Gunners on their way.
But Brentford drew level on the stroke of half-time through Yoane Wissa, after the forward's attempt at blocking the returning Aaron Ramsdale's clearance bounced over the line.
However it was Mikel Arteta's side who eventually found the key to the lock as Kai Havertz converted another Ben White assist to send the Gunners top in dramatic circumstances.
Arsenal's recent hot streak has been mesmerising to watch, but Thomas Frank's side came with a resolute attitude and an aggressive gameplan to stymie ther Gunners' flow.
Defender William Saliba admitted the challenge faced from Brentford was a much different one to the ones in recent weeks.
"We cannot win every game 5-0 or 6-0, but it was a good mentality from the team today because we were 1-1 at half-time and we came back in the second-half with a good intention. We scored at the end, so it was a good day for us. Today wasn't an easy game and we responded well. We have to keep going like this."
Ramsdale's return had been the name on everyone's lips heading into the
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