US EditionEPL Title: I Would Like to Be in Arsenal's Position
Arsenal's 1-1 draw at Brentford leaves their lead at four points as Manchester City's recent wins narrow the Premier League title race, highlighting Arsenal's reliance on set pieces.
- On Thursday, Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw at Brentford's Gtech Community Stadium.
- Brentford exploited set-piece opportunities, with Michael Kayode's long throw flicked on for Lewis Keane‑Potter's header, forcing Arsenal to scramble, as explained by Arteta about his halftime change.
- Noni Madueke's 61st-minute strike briefly put Arsenal ahead before they retreated, as their attack was disjointed, producing only their second shot on target, and Saka made no impact after coming on nine minutes later.
- Manchester City's recent wins had already tightened the title race before this draw, which hands momentum to Brentford after a spirited display.
- They now sit only four points clear with an Etihad trip in April, and Arsenal rely heavily on set pieces, ranking 16th for open-play goals.
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EPL title: I would like to be in Arsenal's position
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has admitted he would love to be in Arsenal’s position in the Premier League title race. Despite their 1-1 draw at Brentford, Arsenal remain top of the log, four points clear of City. Guardiola is preparing his team for an FA Cup fourth round tie against Salford, but is still keeping his eye on the league. “I would prefer to be in Arsenal’s position than ours,” Guardiola told reporters. “If I was four poin…
Arsenal held by Brentford in EPL
Arsenal wasted the chance to restore their six-point lead at the top of the Premier League table as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Brentford on Thursday, with Noni Madueke's second-half header cancelled out by Keane Lewis-Potter. The hosts were the better side in the first half but could not take advantage of a nervy Arsenal start, with goalkeeper David Raya forced to make a sharp save from Igor Thiago. Arsenal took the lead in the 61st minute …
Brentford — Arsenal: Lewis-Potter’s Equaliser Stops Arsenal From Restoring Six-Point Lead (1-1)
The Gtech Community Stadium staged a Premier League encounter that epitomized the gruelling nature of the title race. Arsenal, seeking to extend their lead over a relentless Manchester City, were held to a 1–1 draw by a resolute Brentford side. Despite Noni Madueke’s hour-mark header handing Mikel Arteta’s men the lead, Keane Lewis-Potter’s late aerial response ensured the points were shared. Tactical analysis and match report by Aderemi Qoyum.…
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