Arsenal drop crucial points in the Premier League title race with a flat 1–1 home draw against Brentford.
This comes days after their emphatic Champions League win over Real Madrid. The result leaves Liverpool needing just three more wins to clinch the title.
Thomas Partey gave the Gunners a second-half lead after a swift counterattack orchestrated by Declan Rice, who was one of the few starters retained from midweek.
However, Brentford substitute Michael Kayode turned the tide, assisting Yoane Wissa’s equaliser and later denying Bukayo Saka a clear winner with a crucial last-ditch challenge.
Mikel Arteta’s five-man rotation intended to balance domestic and European ambitions backfired, as Arsenal lacked intensity and struggled to break down a resilient Brentford side.
VAR also denied Kieran Tierney an opener and while Arsenal dominated possession and chances, they failed to convert late pressure into a winner.
The draw not only dents Arsenal’s league hopes but also raises concerns over momentum ahead of the return leg in Madrid.
