Last update on. From the section Premier LeagueChristian Norgaard's header was the first goal he scored in England's league after failing to score in his 59 Championship appearances.Brentford celebrated their return from 74 years of exile with a stunning victory over Arsenal that opened their Premier League campaign.Thomas Frank's side was vibrant, skilled, and energetic on a night full of high emotion at Brentford Community Stadium. It made the perfect start to this season but also inflicted serious pain on the Gunners during a sobering 90 minute period for the visitors.Brentford came alive in the big-time and deserved the lead after 22 minutes. Sergi Canos scored low past Bernd Leno at his near post. Arsenal, however, complained bitterly about the delay in play.Only Emile Smith Rowe rose above the Arsenal mediocrity, forcing David Raya to save Brentford's goal. This was before the home crowd exploded in joy when they scored a second goal with 17 minutes remaining.Arsenal was without strike pair Alexandre Lacazette or Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang due to illness. They paid the price for an inept attempt to defend Mads Sorensen’s routine long throw. Christian Norgaard, the new 50m defender, arrived at home to take Ben White's place.Brentford's fans were understandably excited at the end of the match. However, this result and performance instantly turned the spotlight onto Arsenal manager MikelArteta, who desperately needs to improve on last season.Brentford makes a powerful statementBrentford 2-0 Arsenal: Frank lauds "great" Brentford following first Premier League victoryBrentford couldn't have had a better start in life in the Premier League. They show the pedigree that has made Brentford such an entertaining side of their journey to this stage.The arena was buzzing with excitement on a stormy night at Brentford Community Stadium. And what happened after kick-off only increased those levels.The top-flight newcomers will face tough days, but the Bees proved they could be anything under Frank.After realizing Arsenal was not interested in the early exchanges Brentford took control and Bryan Mbeumo had already scored the goal before Canos.They gained confidence and won the physical challenges. They also attacked quickly. Raya, the keeper, looked classy on rare occasions when he was called upon.Frank and his players savored the moment at the last whistle. This was in front of a crowd who gave Bukayo Saka, an Arsenal substitute, a standing ovation. Saka had been racially abuse after he missed a penalty in England’s Euro 2020 final loss against Italy.This is exactly how Brentford would have written it. They won the victory and they celebrated it in a way that is hard to forget.Abject Arsenal gets what they deservedBrentford 2-0 Arsenal: MikelArteta is 'extremely disappointed" after Brentford's defeatArsenal received a challenging opening assignment because there is always a risk when visiting a newly promoted side.However, this was far from the reality and Arteta still has work to do in order to get the Gunners back on track.While Saka was only on the bench and Lacazette and Aubameyang were missing, Saka was not able to show any resolve or have a coherent plan. Saka was also unable to make a move back into contention.Smith Rowe was the only one who looked like he could spark a fire, despite the difficult start at Arsenal for White's expensive summer acquisition. He was tormented all through and part of a desperate effort to defend the throw in that led Brentford's second goal.Arsenal is well aware of the criticisms they will face, including the failure to match opponents' fight and physical resources. However, Arsenal cannot answer these charges. They were weak in every area, including defence. Calum Chambers and Pablo Mari were also present throughout.The first goal was scored by Keeper Leno. He put his defense under pressure and played out from the back. Brighton almost scored a third. This is why Arteta is looking for a new number 1.Arteta's and his team were in for a very difficult night. Although they will be hopeful that it is a rare event, the club's critics will claim they have witnessed too many horror stories like this.Toney Ivan Toney was the player of the match with an average 8.02 Brentford Brentford BrentfordArsenal Arsenal Arsenal Brentford Avg Squad Number 17 Player Name Toney Average Rating 7.02 Squad Number 19 Player Name Mbeumo Average Rating 7.73 Squad Number 6 Player Name Henry Average Rating 7.72 Squad Number 23 Player Name Janelt Average Rating 7.52 Squad No. 9 Player Player named Raya Average Rating 7.47 Squad # 29 Player nickname Bech Srensen Player rating 7.42 Squad no. 34 Player player name Raya Average ranking 7.42 Squad numbers 35 Player number Raya Average ratings 7.42 Squad rating Player number Raya Player number 22 Squad 21 Player number 2 Player number 1 Squad rating of 312 Squadr name Tavares rating.Line-upsMatch StatsLive Text Line-ups Brentford Formation 3-5-2 1 Raya 20 Ajer 18 Jansson 5 Pinnock 7 Cans 15 Onyeka 6 Nrgaard 27 Janelt 3 Henry 19 Mbeumo 17 Toney 1 Raya20 Ajer Substituted for Bech Srensen at 71' minutes18 Jansson5 Pinnock7 cans15 Onyeka Substituted for Bidstrup at 80' minutes6 Nrgaard27 Janelt3 Henry19 Mbeumo Substituted For Forss at the 86' Minutes17 Toney Substitutes 4 Goode9 Forss11 Wissa13 Gunnarsson14 Ghoddos21 Dervisoglu28 Bidstrup29 Bech Srensen30 Roerslev Arsenal Formation 4-2-2-3-1 1 Leno 21 Chambers 3 White 22 Mar 23 Tierney 23 Sambi Lokonga34 Xhaka 19 Pp10 Smith Rowe 35 Martinelli26 Balogun 1 Leno21 Chambers Substituted for Tavares at 81' minutes4 White22 Mar3 Tierney23 Sambi Lokonga34 Xhaka19 pp10 Smith Rowe35 Martinelli substituted for Nelson at the 71' minute mark26 Balogun substituted for Saka at the 59' minute Substitutes 2 Bellern7 Saka15 Maitland-Niles16 Holdings17 Cdric Soares20 TavaresNelson 2425 Elneny49 Hein Referee Michael Oliver Attenance: 16,479 Match Statistics Live Text Post Update Match ends, Brentford 2. Arsenal 0. Full-Time Second Half ends at Brentford 2, Arsenal 0. Post update Foul by Nuno Tavares (Arsenal). Post update Ivan Toney (Brentford), wins a free kick at the defensive half. Post update Attempt missed. Right footed shot by Emile Smith Rowe (Arsenal), from the centre box. The shot is high and wide to his right. Reiss Nelson assisted. Update: Attempt blocked. Reiss Nelson (Arsenal), left footed shot from centre of box blocked. Kieran Tierney assisted with a cross. Post update Attempt missed. Albert Sambi Lokonga, Arsenal's right-footed shot from the outside of the box is high up and wide to his right. Kieran Tierney assisted. Post update Nuno Tavares (Arsenal), wins a free kick from the right wing. Foul by Vitaly Janelt, Brentford. Post update Attempt missed. Pablo Mar (Arsenal), header from the right side the six yard box misses the right. Emile Smith Rowe assisted with a cross after a corner. Post update Corner, Arsenal. David Raya conceded. Post-update: Attempt saved. Nicolas Pp (Arsenal), left footed shot from centre box. Saved in the bottom left corner. Kieran Tierney assisted. Post update Granit Xhaka, Arsenal, wins a free kick during the defensive half. Post update Dangerous play from Vitaly Janelt, Brentford Substitution Substitution Brentford. Marcus Forss replaces Bryan Mbeumo. Post update Attempt missed. Granit Xhaka (Arsenal), left footed shot outside the box. It is close but misses to right. Albert Sambi Lokonga assisted. Post update Corner, Arsenal. Vitaly Janelt conceded. Post update Attempt missed. Nuno Tavares (Arsenal), left footed shot outside the box is too high. Albert Sambi Lokonga assisted. Post update Nuno Tavares (Arsenal), wins a free kick at the defensive half. Foul by Vitaly Janelt, Brentford. Page 1 of 5 Rewind Previous Navigate to Next Navigate To The Last Page Forward
