Trossard opens account but leaders Arsenal held by Brentford

Arsenal have 51 points with City, who host Aston Villa on Sunday, on 45.

The top two meet at The Emirates on Wednesday.

Former Brighton & Hove Albion player Trossard said: “Yeah of course it's nice to have the goal as it gets me going but after that it's disappointing they got the equaliser.

“It's a tough one to take. We did everything well. To score against Brentford isn't easy.”

The Bees, who are eighth with 34 points from 22 games, were full value for their point and exposed some worrying cracks in Arsenal's facade as the hosts pursue a first title since 2004.

Home boss Mikel Arteta kept faith with the side that lost 1-0 at Everton last weekend but for the second week running they misfired.

Arsenal rode their luck in the first half with a well-drilled Brentford comfortable at the back and dangerous whenever they attacked.