Brentford vs Arsenal Preview: Team News & Prediction
by Alex Lawes ·
Updated
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This is an intriguing London derby with Brentford having punched above their weight throughout the campaign as they now welcome league leaders Arsenal on Thursday.
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How to watch on TV: UK – TNT Sports / USA – NBC
How to watch online: UK – discovery+ / USA – Peacock & Universo
Brentford team news: Schade still suspended
Kevin Schade’s red card against Aston Villa a week and a half or so ago has kept the Germany international out of the weekend, this clash and their upcoming tie with Macclesfield in the FA Cup.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Kayode, Ajer, Van den Berg, Henry; Henderson, Janelt; Ouattara, Jensen, Lewis-Potter; Thiago
Unavailable: Milambo (Injured), Dasilva (Injured), Carvalho (Injured), Schade (Suspended)
Questionable:
Arsenal team news: Odegaard could return
Martin Odegaard missed out at the weekend due to injury but Mikel Arteta said it was just a ‘matter of days’ until the Norway international midfielder would be back in action.
Odegaard's return will be well timed because Kai Havertz, having just returned from his long-term injury, is now once again sidelined for the Gunners and could be out for a while.
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Rice, Zubimendi, Eze; Madueke, Gyokeres, Martinelli
Unavailable: Merino (Injured), Saka (Injured), Havertz (Injured), Dowman (Injured)
Questionable: Odegaard (Fitness)
Brentford vs Arsenal prediction
After a turbulent summer, Brentford have surpassed pre-season expectations with Keith Andrews at the helm. The Bees come into this one on the back of a thrilling 3-2 defeat of Newcastle United at St James’ Park at the weekend which leaves them tucked inside the top seven and the European spots ahead of this round of fixtures.
Manchester City came from behind at Liverpool to keep the pressure up on Arsenal but a previously nervy looking Gunners are beginning to show real composure, with hammerings of Leeds United and Sunderland sandwiching the 4-2 aggregate defeat of Chelsea in the semi-finals of the EFL Cup last week.
Arsenal have a real chance of winning the quadruple this season. This is one of their tougher tests left in the league and Brentford may bloody their nose at the Gtech Community Stadium but the visitors remain favourites.
Brentford vs Arsenal tip: Arsenal to win & both teams to score
