Arsenal failed to secure a win against Brentford in their English Premier League match on Thursday night, ending in a 1-1 draw. The Gunners had a chance to move six points clear in the title race but could not capitalize. Noni Madueke gave Arsenal the lead early in the second half, but Keane Lewis-Potter equalized for Brentford ten minutes later. With this result, Arsenal have 57 points from 26 matches, while Manchester City remain second with 53 points from the same number of games.

Arsenal created early chances but struggled to convert them. Gabriel Magalhães missed a header from a Declan Rice cross in the 10th minute, and Brentford’s Igo Chiago was denied by Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya in the 22nd minute. Despite dominating possession, Arsenal failed to register a shot on target in the first half. Madueke’s goal in the 61st minute came from a Piero Hincapié cross, but Brentford responded through Lewis-Potter’s header following a throw-in.

The draw leaves Arsenal frustrated as they missed an opportunity to strengthen their lead in the Premier League standings.