The Digest:
Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka remained sidelined for a fifth consecutive match as his club, Brentford, fell 2-0 to Arsenal. This ongoing exclusion from the team sheet, a quiet storm in his professional career, contrasts with the Gunners' celebration of a restored five-point lead at the Premier League's summit.
Key Points:
- Frank Onyeka was an unused substitute in Brentford's 2-0 Premier League defeat to Arsenal.
- The Nigerian midfielder has now missed five consecutive matches for his club.
- His last appearance was on October 28 in a Carabao Cup fixture against Grimsby Town.
- Arsenal's victory was secured with goals from Mikel Merino and substitute Bukayo Saka.
- The win re-established Arsenal's five-point lead over rivals Manchester City.
- The match report was part of broader coverage, including other Nigerian players abroad.
- Onyeka's extended period out of the matchday squad continues without a detailed public explanation from the club
Sources: Complete Sports, Sky Sports
