Sports丨Arsenal closes gap on Liverpool, as Jesus stars again

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Arsenal closed the gap on Premier League leader Liverpool to six points, as Gabriel Jesus extended his hot streak in a 3-1 win at Brentford on Wednesday.    Mikel Arteta's side was rocked by Bryan Mbeumo's first-half goal at the Gtech Community Stadium.    But, the Gunners refused to be blown away on a wet and windy evening in west London, with Jesus equalizing before the break.    It was the Brazilian's sixth goal in his last four games, following a drought that saw him score just once in his first 20 matches this season.    Mikel Merino and Gabriel Martinelli netted in quick succession soon after halftime to ensure that Arsenal moved into second place above Nottingham Forest.    ▲ Gabriel Jesus heads the ball past Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken during Arsenal's 3-1 English Premier League win at the GTech Community Stadium, London, on Wednesday.  ACTION IMAGES/REUTERS    "We won in a difficult stadium against a good opponent. The record they have here is incredible, ………………………………