Arsenal drop points in Brentford draw

 

Arsenal's lead over Manchester City at the top of the Premier League stands at just four points after Mikel Arteta's title-chasing side were held to a 1-1 draw at Brentford.

Noni Madueke headed Arsenal in front on the hour mark with a fine header.

But the hosts were back on terms only 10 minutes later when Keane Lewis-Potter struck following Michael Kayode's long throw.

Following their equaliser, Brentford, who knew a win would take them above Liverpool in the table, looked the more likely to score with Igor Thiago wasting a golden chance in stoppage time.

However, substitute Gabriel Martinelli might have then won it for Arsenal only to be denied by Caoimhín Kelleher in a frantic end to the match.

Just four days ago at Liverpool, Pep Guardiola's side were six minutes away from falling nine points behind their rivals, but they are now within striking range.

And Arsenal, runners-up for the past three seasons, will still have to visit the Etihad Stadium in April as they look to end their 22-year wait for the title.