A tense, scrappy 1–1 at the Gtech Community Stadium saw Arsenal go ahead through Noni Madueke before conceding to a Brentford long throw, leaving fans breathing a sigh of relief rather than celebration. The first half offered little quality, and it took Martin Ødegaard’s introduction to steady the side and create the only real attacking moments.

Despite late chances—Gabriel Martinelli forced a superb save—Arsenal had to settle for a draw in a hostile away ground. The result still keeps them four points clear at the top: an imperfect but valuable point in a gruelling title race, with clear lessons on defending set-piece throws and converting late chances.