A thrilling win for Arsenal takes them to the top of the table

With a key late goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Brentford, Kai Havertz catapulted Arsenal to the top of the Premier League. Yoane Wissa's equalizer was handed to him by Gunners goalie Ramsdale, bringing Mikel Arteta's team dangerously close to a tie.

After Declan Rice had given Arsenal the lead early in the first half, but Wissa took advantage of Ramsdale's tardiness in clearing the ball shortly before halftime and gave Brentford a fighting chance. With a spectacular header only four minutes before the Emirates Stadium final whistle blew, Havertz ensured that Arsenal would not miss their chance to go up to first place. After winning eight straight games in the league, the north Londoners moved one point clear of the previous leaders, Liverpool. If second-place Liverpool and third-place Manchester City tie in their thrilling match at Anfield on Sunday, Arsenal will maintain their lead on goal differential.