Relying on the results of Manchester Metropolis and Liverpool’s match, Arsenal might probably finish the weekend on the prime of the Premier League desk in the event that they safe a victory in opposition to London rivals Brentford on Saturday night.
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Earlier than the worldwide break, Arsenal secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Burnley, whereas Brentford confronted a 3-0 defeat in opposition to Liverpool of their earlier outing.
Brentford’s spectacular attacking prowess had been on show in matches in opposition to Burnley, Chelsea, and West Ham United earlier than their loss to Liverpool.
Nevertheless, they couldn’t keep their kind at Anfield and now purpose to bounce again in opposition to Arsenal.
The Bees at the moment sit mid-table with 4 wins, 4 attracts, and 4 defeats of their opening 12 fixtures.
They’re sturdy offensively at dwelling and purpose to increase their run of scoring in 20 consecutive Premier League dwelling video games.
In the meantime, Arsenal’s current kind has been inconsistent. After their defeat in opposition to Newcastle, they bounced again with a 3-1 win in opposition to Burnley.
Mikel Arteta’s aspect is positioned third within the league and seeks to proceed their climb.
Arsenal has skilled blended leads to away video games currently and goals to keep away from a 3rd consecutive away defeat.
Nevertheless, their current visits to Brentford have been profitable, with a 3-0 win within the Premier League and a 1-0 victory within the EFL Cup.
Current Kind
Brentford Premier League kind: DLWWWL
Arsenal Premier League kind: WWDWLW
Staff Information
Brentford’s Ivan Toney stays suspended, whereas Josh Dasilva and some others are uncertain because of accidents. Brentford’s Rico Henry, Aaron Hickey, and others are dominated out because of accidents.
Neal Maupay could lead on Brentford’s assault, whereas Aaron Ramsdale is about to start out in purpose for Arsenal.
Fabio Vieira is suspended, and David Raya is ineligible to play in opposition to his dad or mum membership. Emile Smith Rowe, Jurrien Timber, and Thomas Partey are unavailable for Arsenal.
Martin Odegaard, Ben White, and Cedric Soares require assessments nearer to the sport, however Odegaard may make a return for the London derby.
Doable Lineups
Brentford doable beginning lineup:(4-3-3)
Flekken;
Ajer, Collins, Pinnock, Roerslev;
Norgaard, Janelt, Jensen;
Mbeumo, Maupay, Wissa
Arsenal doable beginning lineup:(4-3-3)
Ramsdale;
Tomiyasu, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko;
Odegaard, Jorginho, Rice;
Saka, Trossard, Martinelli
Prediction: Brentford 1-2 Arsenal
Arsenal has been profitable in current encounters on the Gtech Stadium, however Brentford’s dwelling kind is spectacular. Arsenal’s defensive technique might battle in opposition to Brentford’s attacking fashion.
Nevertheless, with Odegaard probably returning, Arsenal might safe a win and proceed their momentum.
