Brentford return to top-flight with emotional victory over misfiring Arsenal

Sergi Canos and Christian Norgaard scored a goal in each half as Brentford saw off a disappointing Arsenal side, and well before the final whistle, their fans were singing “We are top of the league.”

NIGHT TO SAVOUR: Brentford’s Christian Norgaard celebrates scoring their second goal against Arsenal in front of a packed Community Stadium in London. Picture: Ian Walton/AP

BRENTFORD 2 (Canos 22, Norgaard 74) ARSENAL 0

The Premier League returned with a bang as Brentford celebrated their return to the top flight after a 74-year absence with an emotional and well-deserved victory over Arsenal at their new stadium, full for the first time and rocking to the rafters.