Arteta believes the team remained patient despite not scoring a goal in the first half.
Speaking to Arsenal Media following their win against the Bees, Mikel Arteta said:
He added:
Mikel Arteta also credits the fans for supporting the way their team played against Brentford:
The Gunners’ patience paid dividends in the second-half as youngster Emile Smith Rowe opened the scoring at the 48th minute mark. They doubled their lead 11 minutes before the full-time whistle through Bukayo Saka.
Arsenal, however, could not keep a clean sheet as Christian Norgaard scored a consolation goal for Brentford in stoppage time.
Arsenal are in a great position to fight for a top-four finish in the Premier League
Arsenal are currently in prime position in the race to secure a top-four finish in the Premier League. Following their win against Brentford, the Gunners have now accumulated 42 points from 23 matches. They are currently sixth in the standings, level on points with fifth-placed West Ham United with three games in hand on them.
It is also worth mentioning that Arsenal are only a point behind fourth-placed Manchester United and have two games in hand over the Red Devils.
The Gunners will next host Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on the February 24.
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