Arsenal forward pops up with rare goal but Brentford bounce back 👀 | OneFootball

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Peter Fitzpatrick·12 February 2026

Arsenal forward pops up with rare goal but Brentford bounce back 👀

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Arsenal took the lead at the Gtech Stadium just beyond the hour mark but it lasted only 11 minutes as Brentford responded in fine style. 

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The Gunners had greatly struggled in the first half at the Gtech with the former Chelsea winger part of a frontline that combined for just one shot in the opening 45 minutes. 


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However, Madueke connected with Piero Hincapié's cross just after the hour to float a fine header past Caoimhín Kelleher. 

Madueke came off shortly after his injury and his opener was cancelled out moments later when Keane Lewis-Potter got a head onto Michael Kayode's stunning long throw. Declan Rice had missed a golden chance to double the Gunners' lead shortly before. 

Just how big might tonight be in the title race?


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