Arsenal Held to 1-1 Draw by Brentford, City Keeps Title Hopes Alive

Arsenal failed to widen their lead in the Premier League after being held to a 1-1 draw by Brentford, keeping Manchester City in the title race. Despite Noni Madueke putting Arsenal ahead, Keane Lewis-Potter’s equalizer leveled the score. Arsenal’s lead at the top is now four points, with a crucial match against City still to come. Brentford’s point in the game boosts their bid for European qualification, maintaining their seventh position. Arsenal narrowly avoided their fourth league defeat of the season, with Brentford showing strength at home. David Raya’s impressive save denied Igor Thiago a goal in the first half. Arsenal, missing key players due to illness and injury, saw the return of Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka. Odegaard’s introduction at half-time injected more urgency into Arsenal’s play. Madueke’s goal was a result of Arsenal’s increased pressure in the second half. However, Arsenal struggled to maintain their lead and were punished by Brentford’s set-piece prowess, leading to Lewis Potter’s equalizer. Brentford looked more likely to win in the closing stages, with both teams missing opportunities to secure victory.