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

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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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