Arsenal vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League latest score and confirmed lineups | Football
Arsenal welcome Brentford to the Emirates tonight as they look to re-establish a five point lead at the summit of the Premier League.
After a bruising draw for the Gunners against Chelsea on Sunday, Manchester City (just about) made the most of it to hold on and beat Fulham at Craven Cottage on Tuesday.
The gap at the top is two points ahead of kick-off but Arsenal can spring clear again with a win over the Bees.
Keith Andrews’ side have already beaten Liverpool, Manchester United and Newcastle United this season – albeit with all those wins coming at home.
It is one of six Premier League games taking place this evening with third place Chelsea in action against Leeds United.
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Mikel Arteta’s big dilemma up front
Viktor Gyokeres is fit and available – but Mikel Merino once again leads the line for Arsenal tonight.
Is the Gunners boss just biding his time with his summer signings’ fitness… or is the Spaniard simply his best option up top?
Metro’s Ben Fleming dug into one of Arsenal’s biggest dilemmas ahead of kick-off.
Saliba misses out again
William Saliba has not been passed fit having picked up a knock in training ahead of the game with Chelsea at the weekend.
It means Cristhian Mosquera and Piero Hincapie start again at the heart of defence.
Saka and Gyokeres on the bench for Arsenal
Viktor Gyokeres is among the subs again today with Mikel Arteta keeping faith in Mikel Merino.
Bukayo Saka is handed a rest with Noni Madueke starting in his place on the right. There is also a return to the starting XI for captain Martin Odegaard.
Confirmed Brentford XI to face Arsenal
Kelleher; Kayode, Pinnock, Van den Berg, Ajer, Henry; Jensen, Yarmoliuk, Janelt; Schade, Dango.
Subs: Valdimarsson, Henderson, Thiago, Onyeka, Collins, Lewis-Potter, Damsgaard, Arthur, Donovan
Confirmed Arsenal XI to face Brentford
Raya, White, Mosquera, Hincapie, Calafiori, Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard, Madueke, Martinelli, Merino
Subs: Arrizabalaga, Timber, Lewis-Skelly, Norgaard, Nwaneri, Eze, Saka, Jesus, Gyokeres
How Arsenal could line up tonight
With Saliba a doubt and Gabriel Magalhaes out until the end of December, Mikel Arteta may have to use the pairing of Cristhian Mosquera and Piero Hincapie again tonight.
Arsenal team news tonight
After missing the game against Chelsea at the weekend, William Saliba remains a doubt for the Gunners.
Leandro Trossard is another who could miss out this evening with Kai Havertz still ‘weeks away’ from his return.
Arsenal vs Brentford stream and TV channel
You can watch the match live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event with streaming also available through the Sky Go app and NOW TV for subscribers.
Arsenal vs Brentford kick-off time
It is staggered kick-off times across the league tonight with our game here underway at 7:30pm.
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It’s a midweek feast tonight and our focus here lands on Brentford’s trip to Arsenal, where Mikel Arteta’s side are looking to move five points clear at the top of the Premier League again.
Stick with us, all your team news and build-up is on the way.
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