Preview: Brentford vs Arsenal – Prediction, Team News, Lineups

Premier League leaders Arsenal get one strange Thursday curse to break as dem travel go Gtech Community Stadium for London derby against in-form Brentford.

Even though the Gunners never lose any of their last 12 midweek league matches, dem no win, and no even score — for their last three games wey happen specifically on Thursday.

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Arsenal continue their strong February form last weekend with comfortable 3-0 victory over Sunderland.

Viktor Gyokeres score brace while Martin Zubimendi add another goal as Arteta side cruise past the newly-promoted team.

However, celebration reduce small after Manchester City dramatic comeback at Anfield keep title race pressure alive.

Despite that, Arsenal still dey six points clear at the top of the Premier League table.

In fact, dem end last weekend nine points ahead at the summit for the first time since the famous 2003-04 Invincibles season — serious omen.

The Gunners don win four straight matches across all competitions and keep three consecutive clean sheets against Sunderland, Leeds United and Chelsea.

Since the start of the 2022-23 campaign, Arsenal don avoid defeat in 19 of their last 20 away London derbies.

That run include 3-1 win at the Gtech on New Year’s Day 2025 and 2-0 home victory over Brentford in December.

Overall, Arsenal don remain unbeaten in their last eight matches against the Bees.

But Brentford no be small opposition this season.

Keith Andrews side come into this clash after back-to-back impressive away wins against Aston Villa and Newcastle.

Despite playing with 10 men, dem beat Villa 1-0, before stunning Newcastle 3-2 thanks to Igor Thiago 17th league goal and Dango Ouattara late winner.

Brentford enter gameweek 26 sitting seventh, just five points behind Manchester United in fourth.

Interestingly, dem form better away than at home recently, winning five of their last six away matches but just two of their last five at the Gtech.

Dem also fail to score in two of their last three home games.

Team News

For Arsenal, Bukayo Saka (hip) and Martin Odegaard still doubtful after missing the Sunderland match.

Arteta likely keep their availability secret until close to kickoff.

Max Dowman and Mikel Merino definitely out, while Leandro Trossard face late fitness test due to calf issue.

Gabriel Martinelli stand ready to step in if needed.

Viktor Gyokeres almost certain to lead the line after his recent form, making him the Premier League player with most goals across all competitions since the turn of the year.

Kai Havertz also reportedly pick up muscle injury and could miss several weeks, meaning Eberechi Eze fit start in midfield role.

For Brentford, Kevin Schade serve second game of suspension, while Reiss Nelson ineligible to face his parent club Arsenal.

Fabio Carvalho, Antoni Milambo and Josh Dasilva remain sidelined with knee injuries.

Igor Thiago enter this derby in hot form, scoring nine goals in his last 10 home league appearances.

Possible Starting Lineups

Brentford: Kelleher; Kayode, Van den Berg, Ajer, Henry; Janelt, Henderson; Ouattara, Jensen, Lewis-Potter; Thiago

Arsenal: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Eze, Zubimendi, Rice; Madueke, Gyokeres, Martinelli

Prediction

Brentford no likely sit back and defend deep throughout this match, especially after their recent confidence-boosting wins.

Dem get momentum and home support, and Arsenal recent clean-sheet streak fit finally end.

However, Arsenal attacking sharpness and title motivation fit prove decisive.

Brentford 1-2 Arsenal

The Gunners should have enough quality to secure narrow victory and keep Manchester City chasing for a little longer.

Preview: Brentford vs Arsenal – Prediction, Team News, Lineups

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