The flying Arsenal are all set to take on Brentford this evening at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal are just two points behind the table topper, Liverpool, and pushing hard to win the league title after ages. The Gunners have been unstoppable for the last few weeks and have become the first time to score five or more goals in three successive league games away from home.
Arsenal ran riot in their last game in the league, which was against Sheffield United. The Gunners humiliated the Blades and secured a dominating 6-0 win. Arsenal are looking to extend their ruthless form when they welcome Brentford FC tonight.
Stats & Facts
- Arsenal have won more points from their last five league games than any other team in this competition.
- Arsenal have scored 24 goals in their last five games, while they conceded only two!
- The Gunners have lost only one of their last ten games against Brentford FC in all competitions. Their only defeat came in 2021 when the Bees secured a 2-0 win against the Gunners.
- Arsenal have an excellent home record against Brentford FC, as they have not lost a single game against the Bees since 1938.
- Arsenal have scored at least five goals in each of their last two London Derbies. They could become the first team to score 5+ goals in three successive London Derbies tonight.
- The Gunners have a 100% winning record in the Premier League in 2024 so far. They have won all their 7 games in the league this year, scoring 31 goals and conceding only three.
Team News
Thomas Party has returned to the team with the match against Sheffield United after missing many games since October. However, Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka picked up a knock in this match and departed early.
But Mikel Arteta is hopeful to get them back for today’s game. “Then we had [Gabriel] Martinelli and Bukayo [Saka] with little issues but we are pretty positive that hopefully they can be part of that, but we’ll have to wait and see how they are tomorrow,” Arteta said in the press conference. Since David Raya is ineligible to play against his parent club, Aaron Ramsdale will play between the bars for Arsenal.
As for Brentford, they have a long injury list ahead of the match. The Bees will be without Bryan Mbeumo, Kevin Schade, Aaron Hickey, Ethan Pinnock, Rico Henry, and Josh Dasilva due to their respective injury.
Possible Lineup for Arsenal:
Ramsdale; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior; Odegaard, Jorginho, Rice; Saka, Havertz, Trossard
Possible Lineup for Brentford:
Flekken; Zanka, Collins, Ajer; Roerslev, Janelt, Jensen, Norgaard, Reguilon; Wissa, Toney
Prediction: Arsenal 4-1 Brentford
This Arsenal is ruthless and fears no one. They keep humiliating the opponents whether they play in away or home games. They will have the home advantage for sure when they host Brentford. Winning against this Arsenal is literally impossible for the Bees at this moment. Therefore, Arsenal is a clear favorite in this match and should secure all three points at Emirates Stadium.
Betfair Odds
Arsenal: 1.23
Draw: 7.27
Brentford: 14.30
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