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.

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.

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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

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

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Brentford manager Keith Andrews, who went into the Macclesfield dressing room after the game to congratulate their players, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live: "That was always going to be a real test. They have a great spirit in the way they play.