ARSENAL dropped another two points in the title race as they drew 1-1 against Brentford.
The Gunners went ahead after the hour mark thanks to Leandro Trossard’s first ever goal in an Arsenal shirt.
But Ivan Toney made it 1-1 mere minutes later with a tap-in from Ivan Toney.
- Arsenal team: Ramsdale, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Partey, Xhaka, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Nketiah.
- Brentford: Raya, Ajer, Pinnock, Mee, Noorgard, Jensen, Janelt, Roersley Rasmssen, Henry, Mbuemo, Toney.
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Good night from the Emirates
That brings an end to our coverage and Arsenal have fluffed their lines ahead of their huge clash with Manchester City on Wednesday.
The Gunners still have a six points lead, but that could be cut to three by the time they meet next week.
Regardless, Brentford deserve a great deal of credit for the way they played and then how they got back into the game.
Goodnight.
Trossard left frustrated
Leandro Trossard was left with mixed feelings after his first Arsenal goal wasn’t enough to earn three points.
“Yeah of course it’s nice to have the goal as it gets me going but after that it’s disappointing they got the equaliser. It’s a tough one to take. We did everything well. To score against Brentford isn’t easy.
“We said before on the set-pieces they’re really good and today it happened again. We have to learn from that. There’s a game again on Wednesday to turn things around.
“You don’t get your way every game. We have to work hard every single day. There’s a great atmosphere in the team and we have to keep that momentum going even when results don’t go your way.”
Leandro Trossard
FT. Arsenal 1-1 Brentford
Here are the stats, which are completely dominated by Arsenal but Brentford completely deserved their point.
They’re now 10 unbeaten, while Arsenal have only managed two wins from their last five Premier League games.
FT. Arsenal 1-1 Brentford
It’s all over and Arsenal drop points for the second week on the bounce.
Trossard scored his first Gunners goal to put his side in front but Toney’s late header rescued a point just eight minutes later.
90+8. Arsenal 1-1 Brentford
Another stoppage as Saka is down.
The ball has hardly been in play for the last 10 minutes or so.
90+7. Arsenal 1-1 Brentford
We’re still playing.
Toney is down once again and is coming off.
He’s replaced by Schade.
We’ve played more than six minutes.
90+4. Arsenal 1-1 Brentford
The game finally restarts and Toney is back on the pitch winning a header straight away.
Brentford are still pushing for a winner themselves as Partey concedes a corner.
90+3. Arsenal 1-1 Brentford
Tussle between Toney and Saliba in the middle of the pitch and the Brentford man goes down, much to the frustration of the home fans.
It’s getting late.
90+2. Arsenal 1-1 Brentford
Arsenal have had 87 per cent of possession in the last 10 minutes but they’ve been unable to create anything clear cut
90. Arsenal 1-1 Brentford
We’re going to have five minutes of added on time.
Big cheer goes around the Emirates, although Arteta is furious with the amount.
89. Arsenal 1-1 Brentford
Half a chance as Saka flicks one through for Nketiah but Pinnock does well and snuffs out the danger.
88. Arsenal 1-1 Brentford
It’s getting late and the Arsenal fans are growing frustrated.
But they’re sticking with the team as they continue to pile forward.
85. Arsenal 1-1 Brentford
Arsenal have Brentford penned back.
Arteta’s side really pushing hard to find a second goal but they’re struggling to break down this stubborn Bees outfit.
82. Arsenal 1-1 Brentford
Stoppage in play as Mee is down.
We’ve got less than seven minutes here.
Can either side find a winner?
81. Arsenal 1-1 Brentford
Second change for Arsenal as Vieira replaces Xhaka.
79. Arsenal 1-1 Brentford
Arsenal are looking for a quick response and they have just over 10 minutes to find a winner.
74. Arsenal 1-1 Brentford
Brentford equalise out of nothing.
A free-kick from the left is swung over and it’s kept alive.
Norgaard eventually crosses for Toney and he has the simple task of heading home.
There was a lengthy VAR check for an offside, but the goal is eventually given.
74. Arsenal 1-1 Brentford
71. Arsenal 1-0 Brentford
First subs of the game for Brentford as Dasilva and Wissa replace Janelt and Mbuemo.
70. Arsenal 1-0 Brentford
Trossard has one and he wants antother.
But this time he fires over when Xhaka plays him through down the right.
69. Arsenal 1-0 Brentford
Atmosphere has really ramped up since the goal.
The Arsenal fans are singing their managers name.
They’re 20 minutes away from going eight points clear of Manchester City.
66. Arsenal 1-0 Brentford
Finally Arsenal find a way through and it’s a first goal for Trossard.
Saka drills over a cross and Trossard is there to apply the simple finish at the far post.
66. Arsenal 1-0 Brentford
64. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
Saka’s shot is blocked and then White dinks over a cross that Xhaka just can’t get on the end of.
Arsenal have less than 25 minutes to find a winner but they’re pushing and building some momentum.
61. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
Arsenal finally make that change as Trossard replaces Martinelli, who’s not been at his best for a few weeks now.
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