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Arsenal vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

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Sports Staff
Saturday 11 February 2023 12:13 EST
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Eddie Nketiah gets on the ball for Arsenal
Eddie Nketiah gets on the ball for Arsenal (AP)

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.

11 February 2023 15:14

Arsenal vs Brentford

11 February 2023 15:12

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.

11 February 2023 15:11

Arsenal vs Brentford

11 February 2023 15:10

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.

11 February 2023 15:09

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.

11 February 2023 15:07

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.

11 February 2023 15:06

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.

11 February 2023 15:05

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.

11 February 2023 15:03

Arsenal vs Brentford

Brentford get the first half underway at the Emirates Stadium!

11 February 2023 15:01

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