Brentford FC VS Arsenal - Prediction

Title chaser Arsenal are all set to face off against Brentford FC today away from home. The Gunners started the season brilliantly but lost several points in the middle of the season. They are now 9 points behind the table topper, Liverpool, standing in 3rd with 36 points. However, a win over Brentford will move them to the 2nd. Brentford FC, however, are not in a good form. They have lost three of their last four games while winning only one. The Bees are now in 12th with 24 points. Let's see whether they can surprise the Gunners Today at Gtech Community Stadium. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta believes this match will be challenging for his team. He said, " They are a really, really good team. When you see their record at home until last week, It’s remarkable. They have evolved and adapted as well. The qualities In their Team are Because of the players they have right now, so I'm very impressed . "

Stats&Facts

• Arsenal have lost their very first meeting with Brentford in 2021. Since then, Brentford have failed to win any of their last five games against the Gunners while suffering four defeats.
• Brentford have lost each of their last three home games against Arsenal across all competitions without scoring a single goal.
• Arsenal have not won four consecutive away games without conceding a goal since 2008.
• Brentford have won their first game in the Premier League in each of the last five calendar years.
• Meanwhile, only once in the last 9 calendar years, did Arsenal lose their first league match.

Team News

Arteta has confirmed that star boy Bukayo Saka will be out of the squad following the hamstring injury he picked up during the match against Ipswich Town. Raheem Sterling is also unavailable due to his knee injury, while Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu are also out of contention for the same reason. Since Saka is out, Gabriel Martinelli is likely to start today against Brentford. As for Brentford, goalkeeper Mark Flekken and defender Ben Mee picked up an injury respectively during a goalless draw against Brighton. However, Flekken has recovered and is available for Today's game, but Ben Mee remains out of the team for several weeks. Brentford have a long injury list, including Igor Thiago, Gustavo Nunes, Rico Henry, Aaron Hickey, Josh Dasilva, Kristoffer Ajer, and Ethan Pinnock. Possible Lineup for Brentford: Flekken; Roerslev, Collins, Van den Berg, Lewis-Potter; Janelt, Norgaard; Mbeumo, Damsgaard, Schade; Wissa Possible Lineup for Arsenal: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Martinelli, Havertz, Trossard

Prediction: Brentford 1-3 Arsenal

Arsenal are in a good rhythm and have not lost a single match since the defeat against Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League back in November. The Gunners are frequently getting goals, and without Saka, they have plenty of options in the front. On the other hand, Brentford have lost the track at the end of the year. They have lost three of their last five league games while winning only one. So, this match should not be difficult for Arsenal to win.

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