Arsenal vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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New signing Leandro Trossard scored his first goal for Premier League leaders Arsenal but they were left frustrated as Ivan Toney secured a deserved 1-1 draw for Brentford on Saturday.
The Belgian forward replaced Gabriel Martinelli just past the hour mark with his side struggling and made an almost instant impact to convert a low cross by Bukayo Saka.
An eight-point lead in the table beckoned for Mikel Arteta’s side but they never looked comfortable against an enterprising Brentford who should have been ahead by halftime.
Toney, guilty of missing a sitter in the first half, pounced in the 72nd minute to nod in Christian Norgaard’s cross.
Despite dropping points for the second week in a row Arsenal lead the table by six points from champions Manchester City with both clubs having played the same amount of games.
Arsenal have 51 points from 21 games with City, who play Aston Villa on Sunday, on 45.
Arsenal vs Brentford
Arsenal break forward with Odegaard carrying the ball over the halfway line. He gets caught in two minds when choosing who to pass to and gives the ball away.
Arsenal vs Brentford
Zinchenko and Martinelli combine well on the left wing before the latter cuts inside to shoot on his stronger foot. His shot is deflected into the hands of Raya.
Arsenal vs Brentford
Saka takes a corner from the right side for Arsenal. Pinnock wins the first header and clears the ball to the edge of the box. Zinchenko shoots with his right foot but his effort flies over the bar.
Arsenal vs Brentford
As expected, Brentford are looking to play very direct in this match. They are launching long passes in search of the likes of Toney.
Arsenal vs Brentford
HUGE CHANCE! Brentford break forward down the right wing, with Toney on the ball. The crosses the ball along the six-yard box and Henry gets to it ahead of everyone else. He fails to direct the ball on target despite the close range.
Arsenal vs Brentford
Xhaka commits the first foul of the game after being too physical with Ajer as they both tried to win the header from Nketiah's cross. The midfielder is not happy with the referee's decision.
Arsenal vs Brentford
Arsenal are no showing no signs of a hangover from their loss to Everton as they play out from the back with confidence against a good Brentford press.
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