Macclesfield were unable to re-create the magic of last month's FA Cup win over Crystal Palace, with a Sam Heathcote own goal sending Brentford through to the fifth round 1-0 after a spirited contest at Moss Rose.

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Arsenal aim to restore a six point lead atop the table after Manchester City's win, while Brentford target a win that will allow them to keep pace with sixth place Liverpool

Premier League leaders Arsenal saw their lead in the title race reduced to four points on Thursday, when they were lucky to escape west London with a draw and a point after Brentford bullied the bullies in a breathtaking finish.

Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw at Brentford that leaves them just four points clear at the top of the Premier League

From nine points to four. Arsenal’s lead over Manchester City at the top of the Premier League has dwindled dramatically in less than a week. The good news for Mikel Arteta’s team is that Arsenal remains in control of the title race even after it was held to a 1-1 draw at Brentford on Thursday.

Brentford starting XI: Valdimarsson, Kayode, Collins (c), Pinnock, Hickey, Janelt, Jensen, Yarmoliuk, Donovan, Furo, Nelson. Subs: Balcombe, Henry, Van den Berg, Ouattara, Ajer, Lewis-Potter, Bentt, Shield, Stephenson.

Brentford se enfrentará a West Ham en la quinta ronda de la Copa FA después de despachar a Macclesfield 1-0 el lunes, con un autogol que puso fin a