Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by Brentford at the Emirates Stadium in their Premier League Matchday 32 clash on Saturday, 12 April 2025.
This result further dents the Gunners’ title hopes, leaving Liverpool just three wins away from mathematically securing the league crown.
Match Summary
After a first half with few clear chances, Arsenal broke the deadlock in the 61st minute.
The goal came from a quick counter-attack initiated by David Raya, who launched Declan Rice. Rice carried the ball through midfield and set up Thomas Partey, who finished clinically into the net.
However, Brentford responded in the 74th minute when Yoane Wissa capitalised on a well worked move to level the match.
🔍 Key Moments
- Disallowed Goal:
Kieran Tierney saw a goal ruled out for offside, flagged by the semi automated VAR system. - Injury Concerns:
Jorginho was forced off with rib discomfort, while Thomas Partey was also substituted as a precaution. Ben White was a late withdrawal due to physical discomfort. - Squad Rotation:
Mikel Arteta opted to rest key players such as Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard, focusing on the crucial upcoming Champions League match against Real Madrid.
League Standings
Following this draw, Arsenal sit on 63 points after 32 matches, trailing leaders Liverpool by 10 points, with Liverpool still having a game in hand.
The Gunners are now shifting their attention towards the Champions League, where they hold a 3-0 advantage over Real Madrid in the quarter-finals.
