Mikel Arteta will be hoping his side can protect their slimmed lead at the top of the Premier League when Brentford visit the Emirates tonight.
Arsenal remain unbeaten in all competitions at home, chasing an eighth consecutive victory in front of their own supporters as they look to shrug off the frustration of the weekend.
The Gunners were held to a 1-1 draw by a 10-man Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, before Man City won at Fulham in dramatic fashion last night to cut the gap at the top to two points.
Brentford sit just outside of the top half thanks to a confident 3-1 win over Burnley. However, history is not on their side - the Bees haven't claimed an away win against Arsenal in almost nine decades.
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Arsenal vs. Brentford preview: Who will win today?
Arsenal's dominant form at the Emirates makes them firm favourites, even if the Brentford frontline led by the red-hot Igor Thiago has enough bite to pose a threat.
It should be an open encounter with chances at both ends, but the Gunners look well-equipped to dictate the key moments and close out the game - particularly if the likes of Viktor Gyokeres, Gabriel Jesus and captain Martin Odegaard are fit enough for more minutes.
Head-to-Head Record: Arsenal vs. Brentford
- The rivalry between these two London clubs is surprisingly light, with only 22 competitive meetings on record. Arsenal have taken control of the matchup over the decades, winning 10 of those encounters, while Brentford have claimed six victories of their own.
- One of the Bees' standout wins came during their unforgettable Premier League debut in 2021, when Sergi Canos and Christian Nørgaard wrote their names into club folklore by sinking the Gunners on opening night.
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Arsenal vs. Brentford: Form Guide
Arsenal – Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal (Premier League)
- Arsenal 3-1 Bayern Munich (Premier League)
- Arsenal 4-1 Tottenham (Premier League)
- Sunderland 2-2 Arsenal (Premier League)
- Slavia Prague 0-3 Arsenal (Premier League)
Brentford – Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- Brentford 3-1 Burnley (Premier League)
- Brighton 2-1 Brentford (Premier League)
- Brentford 3-1 Newcastle (Premier League)
- Crystal Palace 2-0 Brentford (Premier League)
- Grimsby 0-5 Brentford (Premier League)
Arsenal vs. Brentford Final Score Prediction
Brentford's star man Thiago (second in the top scorers list with 11) will fancy his chances against an Arsenal back line missing both Saliba and Gabriel, but the Bees' bigger challenge will be surviving the barrage at the other end, especially given their miserable away form this campaign.
Even so, this is exactly the sort of moment where Arsenal's depth should shine. It might not be a walk in the park, but the league leaders are still well-placed to grind out a return to winning ways.
Our Score Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Brentford (17/2 with Bet365)
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Arsenal vs. Brentford Team News, Injury Updates
Arsenal Team News
- William Saliba and Leandro Trossard were both absent from Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea due to injury, and they headline a group of four Arsenal players who could miss out completely once again.
- Several big names, including Gabriel Jesus, Trossard, and Kai Havertz, are also still working their way back to full sharpness after being limited to bench duty at Stamford Bridge.
- There is, however, a silver lining. Noni Madueke, Odegaard and Gyokeres are all pushing for starts as Mikel Arteta looks to rotate his squad during a relentless run of fixtures. Even Jesus, only recently returning from a serious ACL injury, could be thrown into the mix after making the bench over the weekend.
- Meanwhile, Riccardo Calafiori walks a disciplinary tightrope, one more booking would rule him out of the upcoming trip to Aston Villa. That scenario could pave the way for academy talent Myles Lewis-Skelly to be drafted into the lineup.
Brentford Team News
- Reiss Nelson won't be eligible to play against his parent club, though the Arsenal loanee hasn't been a regular starter for the Bees anyway.
- He joins long-term absentees Fabio Carvalho, Antoni Milambo and Josh Dasilva, all sidelined with serious knee injuries until 2026.
- Head coach Keith Andrews has shown a willingness to roll out a five-man defence when facing the Premier League's heavy hitters, so a tactical shift to crowd out Arsenal's attack is firmly on the table.
Arsenal vs. Brentford lineups: Predicted starting XI's
This is how we think these two sides will lineup at Emirates today, with Viktor Gyokeres primed to start up front after coming off the bench at Stamford Bridge.
Arsenal predicted lineup to play Brentford
(4-3-3) Raya (GK) — White, Mosquera, Hincapie, Lewis-Skelly — Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice — Saka, Gyokeres, Madueke
Brentford predicted lineup to play Arsenal
(5-2-1-2) Kelleher (GK) — Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, Ajer, Henry — Yarmoliuk, Henderson — Damsgaard — Ouattara, Thiago
Arsenal vs. Brentford betting odds: Who is the favourite?
- Arsenal to Win: 3/10 with AK Bets
- Brentford to Win: 9/1 with Bet365
- Draw: 4/1 with AK Bets
Bet Builder Tips: Arsenal vs. Brentford
Our bet builder tip for Arsenal vs. Brentford backs the hosts to win, total goals under 3.5 and Viktor Gyokeres to have over 2.5 shots. That came in at 7/4 on Bet365 at the time of writing.
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Arsenal vs. Brentford TV channel and live stream
Here's all the key information on how to watch Arsenal vs. Brentford today.
- Date: Wednesday, December 3
- Venue: Emirates Stadium (London, England)
- Time: 7:30 p.m. GMT
- TV/Stream: Sky Sports Premier League