Arsenal Look To Keep Control In Title Race Against Brentford

Arsenal Comfortable At The Top

Arsenal hold a five-point lead in the Premier League and have lost only once this season. They recently became the first team to beat Bayern Munich this campaign and followed that result with a draw against Chelsea. This will be another London clash and Arsenal want to extend a twelve-match unbeaten run in evening Premier League kick-offs. Their last defeat at night was also a London derby, but a strong home record with six wins and one draw makes the Gunners confident of more success at the Emirates.

Brentford Struggle To Stay Consistent

Brentford have been up and down in recent weeks, switching between wins and defeats. They are sitting mid-table, but winning at Arsenal looks like a huge challenge. Brentford have a poor record in league matches played during the week and have failed to win most of their London derbies since they arrived in the Premier League. Their away form is a major problem as well with one win and five defeats on the road this season.

Head-to-Head History

Since Mikel Arteta’s first defeat to Brentford as Arsenal manager, the Gunners have not lost any of the last eight meetings and have taken six wins in that time. However, Arsenal have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last three matches against Brentford.

Match Trends And Players To Watch

Arsenal have led at half-time in all five of their home league wins this season. They also tend to score twice or more in midweek Premier League matches. Brentford have dropped more points from winning positions than any other team in the league and struggle badly in midweek games. Eberechi Eze has scored six times in his last seven home league appearances for Crystal Palace or Arsenal, while Brentford forward Kevin Schade has never lost a senior match when he has scored. William Saliba is a doubt for Arsenal and Brentford could be without Igor Thiago.

BET TIP

Arsenal’s home strength, first-half dominance and Brentford’s road struggles all point to a comfortable result for the hosts. Brentford rarely perform well in midweek London derbies and look outmatched.

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