Kai Havertz made sure Brentford left Emirates with nothing scoring a late goal, his fourth in as many games as Arsenal beat the Bees 2-1 to move to the top of the table momentarily though as Liverpool host Manchester City later on Sunday
In scoring , he spared Aaron Ramsdale’s blushes whose error gifted Brentford the equaliser in the first half
Arsenal, looking to lead the table for the first time since December, went in front through Declan Rice’s flicked header.
The home side continued to dominate possession but could not translate to goals including Havertz’s missing their best opportunity to go further ahead.
But, out of nowhere, the good work in an assured first-half performance was undone by Ramsdale’s error.
The England keeper, playing because David Raya was ineligible against his parent club, delayed over a clearance and allowed a sliding Yoane Wissa to score.
Arsenal pushed for a second-half winner without much luck until Havertz popped up in space to head in Ben White’s cross.
It led to joyous celebrations at Emirates Stadium, although the Gunners know their title rivals have the chance to go back above them at Anfield on Sunday.
Havertz’s Late Winner Saves Ramsdale’s Blushes As Arsenal Go Top
