Premier League (PL) leaders Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by Brentford at the Emirates Stadium, leaving the Gunners without a win in three matches in all competitions.

Looking to respond after suffering their first PL defeat since September last time out, the hosts were nearly caught cold inside the opening five minutes, but Rico Henry failed to convert Ivan Toney’s teasing cross, firing a long way wide of Aaron Ramsdale’s goal.

Mikel Arteta’s men would eventually settle into their possession game, but were struggling to break down the Bees’ rearguard, meaning David Raya was comfortable for large portions of the first half.

Leandro Trossard scores his first goal as new Arsenal player just 4 minutes after being subbed on.

Gunners invested £21m plus £5m add ons to sign Trossard in January.

Bukayo Saka now has 8 Premier League assists this season, the most provided by an Arsenal player in a single PL campaign since Mikel Arteta took charge.Starboy.

Leandro Trossard’s first Arsenal goal is a 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 one in the title race on the title race.

 

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