In a dramatic clash at the Emirates Stadium, Yoane Wissa's crucial goal in the 74th minute secured Brentford a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Arsenal, a result that could have significant implications for Liverpool's pursuit of the Premier League title. Arsenal, riding high from their commanding 3-0 victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final first leg, faced a resilient Brentford side that proved difficult to break down.
The game saw Thomas Partey give Arsenal the lead after capitalizing on a swift counter-attack orchestrated by Declan Rice from a Brentford corner. However, Arsenal's early celebrations were dampened when Kieran Tierney's header from Ethan Nwaneri's cross was controversially disallowed by semi-automated offside technology, making its Premier League debut. Despite dominating possession, Arsenal struggled to convert their chances into goals and were punished when Nathan Collins nodded Michael Kayode's cross into Wissa's path, allowing the Brentford striker to score with a sharp turn, leveling the scoreline.