Arsenal climb top of Premier League with late Brentford win

Arsenal have climbed to the top of the Premier League after sealing a late 1-0 victory over Brentford on Saturday night.

The game was heading to a goalless draw when the Gunners stunned their hosts with a late winner.

Substitute Kai Havertz netted the late winner with a superb header to send his team ahead of Manchester City and Liverpool on the table.

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It was coach Mikel Arteta’s 200th game in charge of the Gunners.

He has won more matches in his first 200 in charge than any of the other nine Arsenal managers to reach that milestone.

Arsenal have the best defensive record in the Premier League this season, and have kept six clean sheets in their 13 games so far.

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