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Arsenal restore their five-point lead at the summit of the Premier League table courtesy of a hard-fought 2-0 victory over London rivals Brentford at the Emirates Stadium.
Next Game: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Brentford - Saturday, December 6 at 3pm in Premier League
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 12 | Newcastle United | 14 | 1 | 19 |
| 13 | Brentford | 14 | -1 | 19 |
| 14 | Bournemouth | 14 | -3 | 19 |
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Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brentford could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.12:08
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Preview:Tottenham Hotspur vs Brentford - prediction, team news, lineups
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Tottenham Hotspur vs Brentford: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel for Premier League clash
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Mikel Arteta gives Arsenal injury update before Brentford clash
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