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Arsenal held by Brentford to offer Man City Premier League title hope

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Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard reacts after the English Premier League football match vs Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium in London on February 12, 2026. (Glyn KIRK / AFP)

Arsenal missed the chance to extend their Premier League lead to six points as Brentford rattled the Gunners in a 1-1 draw on Thursday to give Manchester City hope in the title race.

Noni Madueke headed the leaders in front on the hour mark, but the Bees were well worthy of at least a point and levelled through Keane Lewis-Potter.

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