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
SAVE! Toney shoots from close to 30 yards out to try and catch Ramsdale off guard, but the goalkeeper reacts quickly and jumps to make the save.
Arsenal vs Brentford
Norgaard lays the ball off for Jensen on the edge of the box after a cross from Mee, but the midfielder's attempt goes way over the goal.
Arsenal vs Brentford
Arsenal are still trying to use their passing combinations to try and breakdown the low block of Brentford, but the away side are coping well.
Arsenal vs Brentford
Martinelli is back on his feet and able to continue for Arsenal as play resumes.
Arsenal vs Brentford
The referee stops play as Martinelli requires treatment for a head injury.
Arsenal vs Brentford
Raya shows incredible composure to turn away from Nketiah and pick out Toney with a long ball. Brentford win the knockdown and attack in numbers but fail to produce a shot at goal.
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