22:27Tom Canton
If you're gonna score against Arsenal then it's going to be hard-earned. You have to be good at set-pieces.
22:27Tom Canton
We showed grit to win this game and at the end, I think we were the more deserving.
22:25Tom Canton
22:09Tom Canton
Arsenal were held to a frustrating draw by Brentford as the lead at the top of the table was cut to four points after Manchester City’s win earlier in the week.
After a first half which recorded just four shots between the two sides, the second lowest for a first half display in the Premier League this season, there were big expectations going into the second period. Martin Odegaard came off the bench to replace Eberechi Eze, who had offered very little.
The impact was immediate, and after 15 minutes Arsenal had the lead, with Noni Madueke heading in from Piero Hincapie’s cross. However, the lead would last just ten minutes as Keane Lewis-Potter headed in at the back post from a long throw.
Read how **fooball.london** rated the performances of the Arsenal players involved [here](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/arsenal-player-ratings-vs-sunderland-33382535).
Arsenal's players during the clash with Brentford in the Premier League (Image: David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Tom Canton
Hello and welcome to **football.london's** coverage of Mikel Arteta's post-match press conference.
Our Arsenal reporter **Tom Canton** is on hand to provide coverage and the words from the manager. Updates to follow...