Thomas Plain will remain with the vast majority of the team that beat Leeds 5-2 in their last fixture a fortnight ago. Yoann Wissa could replace Keane Lewis-Potter in an attack. Josh Dasilva came through the Armory before joining Brentford in 2018 and will have to start against his boyhood club. Sergio Canos is back in contention and should make the crew.
The Europa Association match with PSV was postponed on Thursday due to insufficient police to handle the match attendance, so Mikel Arteta’s side will be resting all around.
Thomas Party returned to full training in a big lift for Stockpile before the global break. Emile Smith Rowe is out for a short time as a result of picking up another muscle injury recently. Oleksandr Zinchenko has suffered a muscle injury that will keep him out of matches here and in the Ukrainian UEFA Nations Association during the break.
Brentford vs Arsenal Prediction
Arsenal saw their start to the Premier League season end against MU and will need to make amends this weekend. The Gunners have grown under Mikel Arteta and will have to work hard to stay at the top of the league table.
With Ivan Toney in the form of his life, Brentford has excelled this season and troubled the Gunners in the past. However, Arsenal is the better team on paper and has a slight edge in this fixture.
Tip: Brentford 2-3 Arsenal
Brentford vs Arsenal Head-to-Head and Key Figures
- Brentford has a surprisingly impressive record against Arsenal, winning six of the 15 matches played between the two teams, in contrast to the Gunners’ five wins.
- Brentford has won five of their six home league games against Arsenal and won that exact match 2-0 last season.
- After just one win in their first nine games against Brentford, Arsenal has won four of their last six games against the Bees since 1939.
- Brentford has lost just one of their last 17 Premier League London derbies at home, with their only such defeat coming against Chelsea last year.
- Arsenal has won five of their last eight Premier League London derbies away from home – as many as they managed in 23 such games before this contest.
- Brentford has scored 15 goals in six Premier League games so far this season – only Manchester City have been more prolific in the competition this season.
Brentford vs Arsenal line-up
Brentford
Probable line-up (4-3-3): Raya; Hickey, Jansson, Ben Mee, Henry; Jensen, Janelt, Ghoddos; Mbeumo, Toney, Wissa
Arsenal
Probable line-up (4-2-3-1): Ramsdale; Ben White, Saliba, Gabriel, Tierney; Partey, Xhaka; Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli; Jesus
Brentford vs Arsenal betting tips
Tip 1: Result – Arsenal
Tip 2: The Game with score more 2.5 goals
Where to watch
TV channel: The match will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League, with coverage starting at 11.30 am. Live coverage: Sky Sports subscribers will be able to watch the match online via the Sky Go app.