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
Zinchenko takes another shot for Arsenal but fails to find the goal. The defender has attempted five shots, his highest total in a single match in the Premier League.
Arsenal vs Brentford
The Arsenal fans in the stadium groan in disappointment as Saka skies a volley from the edge of the box. Brentford are doing a great job to frustrate the hosts.
Arsenal vs Brentford
The referee resumes play as Mee is able to continue for Brentford.
Arsenal vs Brentford
Play is stopped as Mee requires help from the physios for a head injury.
Arsenal vs Brentford
Vieira replaces Xhaka to add more creativity to the Arsenal attack.
Arsenal vs Brentford
Brentford are sitting deep in their half but trying to press Arsenal when they can. It is clear Frank's side are continuing to trust their counter-attacking approach.
Arsenal vs Brentford
Arsenal are trying to respond quickly to the Brentford goal but they are struggling against the low block again.
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