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Arsenal boss Arteta explains why they lost as manager Frank lauds Brentford fans

August 13, 2021 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta looks dejected Action Images via Reuters

Sergi Canos and Christian Norgaard got the goals as Brentford stunned Arsenal 2-0 in the opening game of the Premier League season on Friday but manager Thomas Frank said the home fans deserved the man-of-the-match award.

"I know after the play-off final there were a lot of proud people, a lot of tears. It’s been a long journey," Frank said of the London club that lost in the playoffs nine times before finally cracking it last season.

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