Brentford midfielder Yehor Yarmoliuk had mixed emotions after defeat to Arsenal.
Kai Havertz found the winner for the visitors on 89 minutes.
The match marked a first Premier League start for Yarmoliuk, who said: Of course, it was an unbelievable feeling for me but we wanted to get some points from this game.
Playing against Arsenal, one of the biggest clubs in the division, is why I came to the club."
He added: I found out I was starting yesterday before training, Thomas told me about this and I was a little bit surprised about it - and a bit nervous, too!
Thomas just asked me to play and be myself, just be the best version of myself.
[The more experienced players] supported me so much and helped me to fit into the team."