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 have a very late chance here as Zinchenko wins a free-kick in a good position.
Arsenal vs Brentford
A bug huddle breaks out after Nketiah and Norgaard seemingly clash and both sets of players try to break it up.
Arsenal vs Brentford
Toney is down on the ground and requires some treatment from the physios. He seems to be able to continue.
Arsenal vs Brentford
Brentford are running the clock down at every opportunity they get as they look to leave the Emirates with at least a point.
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