Arsenal’s Premier League lead over Manchester City now stands at just four points after Mikel Arteta’s side were held to a 1-1 draw at Brentford.
Noni Madueke put Arsenal ahead with a fine header on the hour mark, but the hosts equalised just ten minutes later through Keane Lewis-Potter, 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 Caoimhin 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.
