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Josh O'Brien

Paul Merson accuses two Arsenal players of going off the boil after latest setback

Arsenal legend Paul Merson has confessed he fears both Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli have gone off the boil after the Gunners were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Brentford.

Manager Mikel Arteta will certainly view the result as two points dropped for his side, especially with title rivals and reigning champions Manchester City chomping at their heels. January signing Leandro Trossard netted the game's opener mid-way through the second half, but Arsenal couldn't hold on as Ivan Toney equalised with 15 minutes to play.

It was an afternoon to forget for the Gunners, who for all their possession and shots on goal failed to create many meaningful chances. Come full-time, Merson was quick to express his concerns over some of Arsenal's main attacking talent.

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