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Arsenal 1-1 Brentford – Player Ratings As Gunners Again Drop Points

By Adam Schultz

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Ivan Toney of Brentford celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brentford FC at Emirates Stadium on February 11, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Ivan Toney of Brentford celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brentford FC at Emirates Stadium on February 11, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) /
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Arsenal endured a tough and frustrating afternoon at the Emirates as they dropped points to Brentford. A second half goal from Leandro Trossard and an equalizer from Ivan Toney settled matters.

Mikel Arteta made no changes to the side that lost 1-0 to Everton last time out in a sign of faith to the playing group.

It was an underwhelming first half from Arsenal as they struggled to break down a well-organized Brentford defense. Thomas Frank’s side had the better of the chances and should have been a couple of goals up as Rico Henry, and Ivan Toney had glorious chances but failed to capitalize.

Arsenal started the half the better side and were rewarded, thanks to Leandro Trossard. Coming on as a substitute for Martinelli, Trossard was found at the back post by a superb cross from Bukayo Saka to give the Gunners the lead.

Brentford weren’t behind for long as the visitors leveled matters after a scrappy goal-mouth passage after Arsenal was unable to clear its lines. Toney was jogging on the spot to head home from close range.

Arsenal was again left frustrated as the visitors held on for a vital point and left the Gunners winless in three consecutive games, with Manchester City up next.

Player ratings from a frustrating afternoon at the Emirates.

Goalkeepers and Defenders

Ramsdale (GK) 6.5 – Kept Arsenal in the game in the first half with a few good saves. Brentford’s scrappy goal will not please the Gunners’ keeper.

White (RB) 6.0 – He got forward several times and overlapped with Saka for fun but just couldn’t find the final ball.

Saliba (CB) 6.5 – Struggled to deal with Toney’s physicality in the first half as the striker caused all sorts of problems.

Gabriel (CB) 6.5 – Got away with a slip-up early on that saw Bryan Mbeumo score, but a foul was given. Had a difficult day.

Zinchenko (LB) 6.5 – As usual, buzzed around the pitch, dictating the flow for the Gunners, often cut inside to receive the ball, but like his teammates, ran into a brick wall in the final third.

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