Arsenal prepare to defend top spot against surging Brentford

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Arsenal will look to restore its six-point lead atop the Premier League table on Thursday when the Gunners visit Brentford, which is eyeing European qualification after its own strong run of form.

Arsenal (17-3-5, 56 points) saw its league lead reduced to three points Wednesday when second-place Manchester City defeated Fulham 3-0.

In the seventh-place Bees