THE FACTS
When is Brentford vs Arsenal taking place? Brentford vs Arsenal will take place on Friday 13th August, 2021 at 20:00 (UK)
Where is Brentford vs Arsenal taking place? Brentford vs Arsenal will take place at Brentford Community Stadium in Brentford
Where can I get tickets for Brentford vs Arsenal? Ticket information for Brentford vs Arsenal can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Brentford vs Arsenal on in the UK? Brentford vs Arsenal will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Brentford vs Arsenal in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Brentford vs Arsenal live via Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
BRENTFORD
ARSENAL
THE TEAM NEWS
BRENTFORD
PREDICTED XI (5-3-2): Raya; Canos, Ajer, Jansson, Pinnock, Henry; Onyeka, Norgaard, Janelt; Mbeumo, Toney
UNAVAILABLE: Dasilva (Injured), Jensen (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
ARSENAL
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Leno; Chambers, White, Mari, Tierney; Lokonga, Xhaka; Pepe, Smith Rowe, Willian; Martinelli
UNAVAILABLE: Aubameyang (Illness), Lacazette (Illness), Partey (Injured), Nketiah (Injured), Gabriel (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Martinelli (Rested), Holding (Fitness)
THE PREDICTION
It would almost be a bit cliche for Arsenal to head into the new season under prepared, lacking tactical identity and several question marks over potential starters as well as uncertainty over incomings for the rest of the window - but here we are. Brentford were defensively strong last season in the Championship conceding fewer than a goal per game but they were the highest scorers despite that improved control. Ivan Toney comes into the season with a lot of expectation following his outstanding campaign last year in which he scored 31 goals in 45 games. The home crowd and energy of a newly promoted side would suggest this will be tough for Arsenal but given the visitors’ lack of coordinated attacking patterns last season, as well as the solidity of Brentford, this one is likely to be low-scoring with under 2.5 goals looking like the way to go for this.
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