Brentford head coach Keith Andrews spoke after the 1-1 draw against Arsenal. _(Image: PA)_
Keith Andrews gave his post-match reaction following Brentford's draw with Arsenal at Gtech Community Stadium.
The Bees came from behind to earn a well-earned point against the league leaders, who took the lead through Noni Madueke.
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However, they were not to be denied with Keane Lewis-Potter showing excellent opportunism to head home Brentford's equaliser their performance merited.
Here is what Andrews had to say in his post-match press conference:
Brentford head coach Keith Andrews spoke after the 1-1 draw against Arsenal. _(Image: PA)_
**Frustrating not to win after chances created?**
I suppose, yeah, I think it was a performance filled with grit, personality, character, ability, bravery, different stages of the game obviously, when we were in control, relative control, lost control, and then regained it back and looked so dangerous.
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Loved us from set pieces tonight, thought we were a constant threat, thought we should play with real determination to go and get the three points, weren't content with the result going to 1-1.
We really pushed on and I think it's fair to say in the latter stages we were the more likely team looking likely to win the game.
**Michael Kayode's performance and what would you tell Gennaro Gattuso (Italy head coach)?**
I'd probably tell him what he probably already knows, that he's a very good player, that he's playing to a very, very high level on a weekly basis at such a young age.
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He plays with such maturity, and you're right, I've said this for quite a while, it wouldn't be correct if anybody just assessed Michael and focused on his long throw, that's just one part of his game.
He's constantly evolving his game, defensively he's outstanding, absolutely outstanding, the way he deals with opposition wingers of a high level on a weekly basis.
How he approaches that with a smile on his face, he's a pleasure to work with.
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**Gabriel second yellow (on Dango Ouattara) and would it have changed the game?**
I thought it was a second yellow. I think it was the 82nd minute, wasn't it?
So you would have had five minutes, 17 minutes or so, with 10-men. I think it would have made a little bit of a difference for sure. But it is what it is.
**You called Arsenal the best team in the country. On a performance like that, what does that say about your side?**
We're a pretty good team, aren't we? We're constantly growing, I think. In fact, I know.
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We're playing in a fearless manner. Will that always give us the result we want? Obviously not.
But as long as we continue to strive towards that, it just fills me with pride, the way I watch the team, the way I watch the individuals attack it and embrace the challenge and just get out of the team.
So yes, they \[Arsenal\] are an unbelievable team and we've gone toe-to-toe tonight.