Premier League: Arsenal's title charge halted slightly

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 Arsenal 1 - 1 Brentford

What impact could this match have at the end of the season? Read on to reach your own conclusion

Leandro Trossard scored his first goal for Arsenal but the Premier League leaders missed the chance to move eight points clear at the top as Ivan Toney earned resilient Brentford a deserved point.

After a goalless first half in which the Bees hit the woodwork through Toney, the home side took the lead when Trossard struck at the back post four minutes after coming off the bench.

The Bees got the equaliser that they probably deserved when Ivan Toney nodded in Christian Norgaard's cross from close range.

Has this dented Arsenal's title chances?

Who knows? They didn't look at their best in this game and will be concerned that they didn't take the three points from this match. DJ, an Arsenal fan, told us: "We would have all taken this situation at the start of the season but the last few performances have been concerning. We need to go on a run again. The funny thing is, I'm not sure City are consistent enough to pick up the required points and challenge us."

Are Brentford on the march to Europe?

This was another reassuring performance from Brentford. They look like they really belong in the top 8 of the Premier League and their fans will be really dreaming of Europe now, whether that be in the Europa or the Conference League. One fan told us: "It's time to get my passport renewed. You never know. It might just be needed next season.

More social media chat

As always, there were a number of controversial VAR decisions in the match. Watch the highlights in the video below to make up your own mind

One Arsenal fan told us: "There were some bizarre decisions throughout the match."

A Brentford fan added: "There were some odd moments from the VAR and other officials. Shocking from everyone involved."

Media outlets such as Sky Sports have since admitted that it was human error which lead to VAR not investigating Brentford's goal. As you can imagine, Arsenal fans and players were furious with the decision.

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