Following his team’s defeat at the Emirates Stadium, Thomas Frank characterized Arsenal as the most in-form squad in the Premier League.
Despite the setback, Frank praised his team, the Bees, for delivering a commendable performance against Mikel Arteta’s high-scoring Arsenal, effectively limiting their opportunities throughout the match.
The opening goal was netted by Declan Rice with a well-executed header in the first half.
However, a mistake from Aaron Ramsdale allowed the opponents to equalize before halftime.
The decisive goal securing Arsenal’s victory came in the 86th minute when Kai Havertz scored another header for Arteta’s side.
Controversy arose regarding Havertz’s presence on the field to secure the winning goal despite being on a yellow card, sparking debates about potential diving.
Frank himself suggested that the German should have been sent off.
Nevertheless, the Bees’ manager expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance against what he considers the best team in the Premier League based on current form.
In an interview with BBC Sport, Frank emphasized how his team effectively limited Arsenal’s scoring opportunities during the game.
He commended his players for their defensive prowess against an Arsenal side that had scored over 100 goals in their previous seven matches.
Despite expectations that Arsenal would dominate, Brentford presented a challenging opposition.
Arteta, however, is pleased with his team’s ability to overcome such a tough challenge and rise to the top of the Premier League standings.
Arsenal supporters are likely mindful of the previous season’s fixture and its implications on their title aspirations.
