Arsenal vs Brentford: Preview, Team News, Possible Lineup, Time And Where To Watch

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Arsenal vs Brentford: Preview, Team News, Possible Lineup, Time And Where To Watch

Joel Omotto 10:40 - 12.04.2025

Arsenal will take on Brentford in a Premier League match on Saturday but coach Mikel Arteta is likely to shuffle his pack with an eye on the Champions League return leg in Madrid.

Arsenal take on Brentford in a Premier League match on Saturday evening still buoyed by their stunning 3-0 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League in midweek.

The Gunners recorded one of their biggest wins in recent history when they put the Champions League holders to the sword at the Emirates Stadium and will be buzzing as they welcome a Brentford team that has won just one of their last five matches.

The Gunners, who are unbeaten in eight matches, will feel this is a game they have to win even if their hopes of winning the Premier League are but gone as they are 11 points behind leaders Liverpool.

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However, coach Mikel Arteta is likely to make changes with an eye on the return leg in Madrid as his side will look to finish off the job next Wednesday and proceed to the Champions League semi-final.

Both teams are coming from draws in the league after Arsenal were forced into a 1-1 stalemate with Everton while Brentford kept Chelsea at bay as they recorded a goalless draw last weekend.

Arsenal vs Brentford Head-to-Head

Arsenal have an edge over Brentford in recenet meetings. (Credit: Arsenal)

Arsenal have lost just one of our 10 home games against Brentford in all competitions, going down 2-0 at Highbury in April 1938.

Having beaten the Gunners in their first-ever Premier League match in August 2021, the Bees have lost five of their last six against the Gunners in the competition, which gives Arteta’s men confidence of a win.

Arsenal vs Brentford Team News

Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka have shaken off knocks.

Mikel Arteta will be tempted to rest some of his big hitters, especially after Bukayo Saka and two-goal hero Declan Rice, came off during the second half against Real Madrid with injury issues.

However, the Arsenal boss has allayed any fears, saying they will be ready to face the Bees although he could opt to rest them so that they are fresh for the trip to Madrid.

Meanwhile, Riccardo Calafiori is making good progress from the knee injury he sustained on international duty and could be back soon while Gabriel, Gabriel Jesus and Takehiro Tomiyasu are all out for the rest of the campaign.

Meanwhile, Gustavo Nunes (back) and Aaron Hickey (hamstring) could be available for Brentford, while record signing Igor Thiago could also return after missing four months with a knee issue.

Time & where to watch Arsenal vs Brentford

Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa should trouble the Arsenal defence.

Arsenal will host Brentford at the Emirates Stadium from 7.30pm Kenyan time and the match will be live on SuperSport TV.

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