"This was billed as a test of Arsenal's mettle after Manchester City had picked themselves off the canvas against Liverpool at Anfield to reignite the title race. But having seen their lead at the top whittled down from nine points to just three since the weekend, Mikel Arteta's side showed their fallibility as they were held by a dogged Brentford side who will feel that they should have even claimed victory."
"Just when they needed to put in a statement performance, Arsenal were edgy throughout and struggled to create anything of note until Noni Madueke opened the scoring. Keane Lewis-Potter's equaliser that came from a long throw had been coming as Keith Andrews' side showed exactly why they are enjoying such a successful season since he replaced Thomas Frank last summer."
Arsenal's lead at the top was reduced to three points after a nervy 1-1 draw with Brentford, who believed they could have won. Noni Madueke scored first for Brentford, and Keane Lewis-Potter equalised from a long throw as Brentford's organisation and resilience under Keith Andrews paid off. Igor Thiago missed a late chance and Arsenal survived thanks to last-ditch tackles from Cristhian Mosquera and Declan Rice and a save from Caoimhin Kelleher denying Gabriel Martinelli. Absences of William Saliba and Kai Havertz influenced Arsenal's selection, with reinforcements on the bench offering late options.
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