Alan Judge hit a stunning free-kick to try and save Brentford’s Carabao Cup hopes but a Danny Welbeck helped see Arsenal through.
The former Manchester United striker scored twice in just over half an hour to see the Gunners take a comfortable lead.
Brentford showed a much-improved performance in the second-half as Judge cut the deficit but it wasn’t enough.
Despite Brentford showing a much-improved performance after the restart, substitute Alexandre Lacazette’s late goal finished off the tie.
Here’s how we rated Brentford’s players...
Luke Daniels - 6 - Perhaps could have done better for the first, unlucky for the seconds. Made a terrific stop against Henrik Mkhitaryan and Nacho Monreal in the second half.
Moses Odubajo - 6 - Aside from once where he was caught flat-footed he looked comfortable in defence. Bright second half before coming off for Dalsgaard
Ezri Konsa - 8 - Came up against a brilliant Danny Welbeck who had a bit too much quality. The yellow card was probably fair.
Julian Jeanvier - 5 - Did poorly for the third goal. Looked uncomfortable at the beginning but began to acclimatise, and overcame a knock from earlier on.
Yoann Barbet - 6 - Mkhitaryan gave him trouble when he drifted wide, avenues looked to open up behind him as he was forced into foot races for the ball. Made a good run to try and score.
Kamohelo Mokotjo - 5 - Not his best game, was caught out a few times with intercepted passes. Was fortunate on some of those occasions
Nico Yennaris - 6 - Forced to cover a lot of ground but ultimately led fairly well from midfield.
Alan Judge - 7 - Great second half and a fantastic free-kick. Looked lively and Brentford’s best attacking option thereafter.
Romaine Sawyers - 6 - Drove the attack from midfield, and made clever passes, though Mohamed Elneny and Matteo Guendozi didn’t have too much to worry about.
Sergi Canós - 7 - Took him a while to settle but the second 45 minutes saw more of him. Almost doubled Brentford’s lead after Judge’s goal.
Ollie Watkins - 5 - Tough job going up against Rob Holding and Shkodran Mustafi but not much was seen of him after the first half. Had a decent opportunity in the opening exchanges.
SUBS
Henrik Dalsgaard - 7
Neal Maupay - 6
Said Benrahma - N/A
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