Arsenal 1-1 Brentford result: Yoane Wissa cancels out Thomas Partey's opener as The Gunners’ title hopes suffer another blow at Emirates Stadium

Yoane Wissa lashed home a fine equaliser as Brentford claimed a 1-1 draw to deal another blow to Arsenal’s slim title hopes at Emirates Stadium.

Mikel Arteta made five changes to the side that started the magnificent UEFA Champions League win over Real Madrid and it showed as the visitors stood firm with an organised first-half display.

Kristoffer Ajer forced a smart save out of David Raya following a slick counter-attack while The Gunners saw a header from Kieran Tierney ruled out for offside.

The hosts continued to probe and broke the deadlock past the hour when a lightning break saw Declan Rice tee up Thomas Partey to rifle past Mark Flekken.

Brentford responded and Wissa hooked a brilliant finish beyond Raya 14 minutes from time to level matters.

The result means The Gunners are now 10 points behind Liverpool, having played a game more with Arne Slot’s side at home to West Ham on Sunday.

Brentford rise to 11th spot.

Next up, Arsenal visit Real Madrid protecting a 3-0 lead in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final with Real Madrid before heading to Ipswich Town in the Premier League on Sunday.

Brentford are at home to Brighton on Saturday.

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"If they had lost to Real Madrid, it might have been a different situation," said Jamie Redknapp on Sky Sports. "The fans probably think they've got so much to play for, a great game Wednesday night, almost let them off the hook a little."

Asked if Arsenal's focus is now solely on the Champions League, he added: "Absolutely, it has to be. They aren't going to win the title, we all know that.

"That performance suggested it, the way he (Arteta) rotated players."

It's now just two wins from their last seven in the PL for Arsenal.

Liverpool can move 13 points clear if they beat West Ham tomorrow.

The Gunners had more than one eye on the second leg of the UCL quarter-final at Real Madrid.

Brentford are unbeaten in their last three London derbies and have scored in every away game in 2025.

Arsenal 1-1 Brentford.

Saka cuts in from the right but curls just wide from 20 yards out.

The Arsenal crowd sense they can win this....

Odegaard booked for an off-the-ball challenge.

The visitors are dropping off inviting the danger...

Norgaard off, Gustavo Nunes on for his debut.

Six minutes added.

Merino meets Odegaard's left-wing free kick but flicks it well wide of the far post.

Jorginho is helped off the pitch and down the tunnel. He seems to have hurt his elbow.

The Gunners have used up all of their changes!

Jorginho looks in a touch of pain and needs treatment.

Frank's men conceded late to lose at The Emirates last season.

Will history repeat here or can they grind out a draw this time around?

Jensen on, Damsgaard off.

Arsenal would be 10 points behind leaders Liverpool having played a game more.

Brentford would rise to 11th.

Yarmoliuk booked.

Jorginho drills off target after Brentford had only half-cleared the resulting left-wing corner.

Saka pinches the ball off Flekken just outside the area but delays getting his shot away and is tackled right at the crunch moment with the goal gaping!