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
Arteta is preparing a change or two for the home side as they slowly try to push more players forward in hope of a goal.
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CHANCE! Arsenal fail to clear the lines and Brentford break into the box. Jensen lays the ball off for Toney, and the striker's effort is just wide of the right post!
Arsenal vs Brentford
Jensen intercepts a poor pass from Martinelli and sends in a powerful cross in search of Toney or Henry, but the ball flies over everyone.
Arsenal vs Brentford
Arteta is trying to get his players to increase the tempo and the communication with one another. The hosts are desperate for a win today.
Arsenal vs Brentford
SAVE! Nketiah does well to dribble past Ajer and get a cross to Odegaard in the box. The midfielder shoots with his weaker right foot and the ball goes straight at Raya, who makes a good stop.
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Mee gives away a corner after heading Odegaard's cross behind. Saka takes the corner for Arsenal but fails to beat Norgaard at the near post.
Arsenal vs Brentford
The second half is starting in a similar fashion to how the first was played. Arsenal are attacking down the wide areas while Brentford look to play very direct.
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