Arsenal forward pops up with rare goal for crucial opener at Brentford 💪

It's safe to say Noni Madueke has divided opinion among Arsenal fans in his debut campaign.

But tonight he could be the toast of the red side of the North London after a crucial opener at Brentford .

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The Gunners had greatly struggled in the first half at the Gtech with the former Chelsea winger part of a frontline that combined for just one shot in the opening 45 minutes.

Martin Ødegaard's introduction at the break changed things with Arsenal stepping it up. Their goal came just after the hour when Madueke connected with Piero Hincapié's cross and floated a fine header past Caoimhín Kelleher.

– Thursday, 12 February 2026

It was just the second league goal of the season for the 23-year-old but both have come in the last four games.

Is he hitting form just at the right time as Arsenal chase trophies on multiple fronts?

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