Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has admitted winning the Premier League title is "unlikely" after the Gunners dropped yet more points after Brentford fought back from a goal down to secure a 1-1 draw at the Emirates.

There was a feel-good factor at the Emirates Stadium after the comprehensive midweek win over European champions Real Madrid, but Brentford were out to spoil the party and it took until the 61st minute for the Gunners to break the deadlock.

Declan Rice produced a trademark lung-busting run before teeing up Thomas Partey for the opener as Arsenal looked to be closing the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool to eight points.

However, Yoane Wissa hit back for the visitors 16 minutes from time as Brentford held on for a point, which leaves Liverpool with the chance to open up a 13-point gap at the top when they face West Ham. Arne Slot's side now just need a maximum on nine points from their remaining seven matches to wrap up the title.

When asked about his side's title chances, Arteta said: "Today what we wanted to do was increase the probability of us really challenging for what we are looking for in the Premier League. With that result, it's more unlikely to happen."