Arsenal vs Brentford Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Arsenal vs Brentford taking place? Arsenal vs Brentford will take place on Saturday 19th February, 2022 at 15:00 (UK)
Where is Arsenal vs Brentford taking place? Arsenal vs Brentford will take place at Emirates Stadium in London
Where can I get tickets for Arsenal vs Brentford? Ticket information for Arsenal vs Brentford can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Arsenal vs Brentford on in the UK? Arsenal vs Brentford will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Arsenal vs Brentford in the UK? Arsenal vs Brentford cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE LOWDOWN
ARSENAL
- Arsenal have benefitted from an extended break due to Chelsea’s Club World Cup commitments and will be looking to hit the ground running here, building on their hard-fought 0-1 win against Wolves at Molineux in their most recent Premier League fixture.
- That match saw Gabriel Martinelli sent off for two bookable offences and the attacker misses out against Brentford due to suspension with Emile Smith-Rowe expected to take his place in the starting line-up.
BRENTFORD
- Brentford arrested their six-match losing run in all competitions with a 0-0 draw at home to Crystal Palace last time out, however they face a tough task here having lost their last four league games on the road.
- Bees fans will be hoping that Ivan Toney is passed fit to play, although this match will come too soon for Christian Eriksen, who continues to build up his own fitness.
THE TEAM NEWS
ARSENAL
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Ramsdale; Tomiyasi, White, Gabriel, Tierney; Xhaka, Partey; Saka, Odegaard, Smith-Rowe; Lacazette
UNAVAILABLE: Martinelli (Suspended)
QUESTIONABLE: Leno (Fitness), Tomiyasu (Fitness)
BRENTFORD
PREDICTED XI (3-5-2): Raya; Ajer, Jansson, Pinnock; Roerslev, Janelt, Norgaard, Jensen, Henry; Mbeumo, Toney
UNAVAILABLE: Fosu (Injured), Jeanvier (Injured), Jorgensen (Injured), Eriksen (Fitness)
QUESTIONABLE: Toney (Fitness)
THE PREDICTION
Arsenal should come out of the blocks flying when considering that they have been afforded a significant rest ahead of this fixture, but must show a better level of potency in front of goal than they did last time out at Emirates Stadium when they could only draw 0-0 against Burnley. However, Brentford have struggled badly away from home in recent weeks and despite beating the Gunners in the opening match of this season’s Premier League, Arsenal have grown significantly as a team since then and are now a far stronger opponent. They are expected to prove this by extending Brentford’s away day woes and picking up three points in this match.
Tip: ARSENAL TO WIN
