Premier League champions Arsenal will finally lift the coveted trophy this weekend after 22 long years. LAYTH YOUSIF pays tribute to and remembers those who are not here to see it
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Arsenal tighten up in the title race as Brentford take a point
Arsenal's Leandro Trossard celebrates scoring the first goal of the game during the Premier League match at Ashburton Grove, London
Arsenal 1-1 Brentford
by Layth Yousif
at Ashburton Grove
LEANDRO TROSSARD grabbed his first Gunners goal after coming on as a second-half substitute for Arsenal against Brentford on Saturday afternoon.
Yet, just when the home side had hoped they would see the match out and extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table, the Bees’ Ivan Toney equalised on 74 minutes to make the score 1-1.
“I think it was a really strong performance, we had moments, it’s a very tricky team to play against,” reflected Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta after the match.
The footballers’ move across London has been met with severe criticism by Arsenal supporters on social media