Premier League: Arsenal vs Brentford Live
Preview: Arsenal vs Brentford
Arsenal vs Brentford at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday at 5:30pm, gives the gunners the opportunity to move to the top of the Premier League standings temporarily. Mikel Arteta’s team had a dominant 6-0 victory over Sheffield United in their last match, while Brentford drew 2-2 with Chelsea in their most recent game.
Arsenal’s dominant performance in their recent match at Bramall Lane has left their Premier League rivals in awe, with the Gunners scoring 31 goals in just seven games in 2024. The Blades fans were disheartened as Arsenal quickly took a 4-0 lead with goals from Martinelli, Odegaard, Havertz, and an own goal by Bogle. The team continued their impressive display with a goal from Rice before the break. White’s goal sealed Arsenal’s joint-biggest away win in league history, making them the first team to win three consecutive away games by a five-goal margin. With Liverpool and Manchester City not playing until Sunday, Arsenal has the opportunity to move into first place with a win on Saturday.
In Brentford’s recent away match, they suffered a 4-2 loss to West Ham United, marking their third consecutive defeat in the Premier League under Thomas Frank. However, they managed to briefly halt their losing streak when they faced Chelsea. Mads Roerslev and Yoane Wissa scored goals to turn the West London derby around after Nicolas Jackson’s opener, but Axel Disasi’s late goal for Chelsea secured a draw. Brentford managed to earn a point, increasing their lead over the relegation zone to six points. Their poor away form has been a significant issue, with seven of their last eight away games resulting in losses, except for a 2-0 win against Wolves.
Head-to-head
Brentford managed to secure a 1-1 draw at the Emirates last February, but lost 1-0 to Arsenal at the Gtech Community Stadium in November.
Prediction
A struggling Brentford team without two key defenders is unlikely to offer much resistance against the impressive attacking force of the gunners, who are seeking revenge from last season. Although Arsenal’s defense at the Emirates is not flawless, the bees may find some opportunities to score as they have been successful in recent away matches. However, it is expected that the gunners will overpower the injury-plagued Brentford team and secure the top spot in the standings.
