Date: Wednesday 1st January, 2025
Time: 8:30 pm
Stadium Gtech Community Stadium
Referee Peter Bankes (England)
Goal Scorer:
Team News
Brentford
Brentford, who are winless in their last four matches across all competitions, may present an opportunity for Arsenal to regain momentum.
However, Thomas Frank's side, despite their recent struggles, have proven to be a tough nut to crack at home, with only Nottingham Forest managing to secure a victory there this season.
A key factor for Brentford could be their growing injury list, particularly in defence, which could significantly impact their ability to withstand Arsenal's attacking pressure.
Brentford will be without defender Ben Mee due to a minor muscle injury sustained in their recent draw against Brighton. The fitness of goalkeeper Mark Flekken remains uncertain and will be assessed closer to game time.
Sepp van den Berg and Mathias Jensen are potential returnees, but a number of key players, including Joshua Dasilva, Rico Henry, Igor Thiago, Ethan Pinnock, and Kristoffer Ajer, are expected to miss out due to injury. Christian Norgaard is fit to start.
Brentford Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Valdimarsson (GK); Roerslev, Collins, Kim, Lewis-Potter; Janelt, Norgaard; Mbeumo, Damsgaard, Schade; Wissa
Arsenal
The Gunners, who cannot afford another slip-up, will make the trip across London to take on the Bees in the first Premier League clash of the new year. Here are predictions, team news, betting tips, and possible line-ups for the game.
Arsenal still harbour hopes of catching Liverpool at the top of the Premier League, but after the Reds dominant victory over West Ham, the Gunners now find themselves nine points adrift and facing a must-win situation against Brentford.
While Arsenal narrowly defeated Ipswich Town 1-0 in their last outing, they struggled to convert their dominance into a more convincing victory, and things have become a little more interesting after Mikel Arteta’s side dropped to third place following Nottingham Forest's win over Everton.
This match will be their second without the influential Bukayo Saka. Raheem Sterling, a potential replacement, is unlikely to feature despite a positive injury update.
Thomas Partey, Mikel Merino, and Riccardo Calafiori will be vying for starting spots, while Mikel Arteta may continue to rely on Gabriel Jesus and youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly in the absence of Saka.
Arsenal Predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Raya (GK); Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Odegaard, Rice, Merino; Jesus, Havertz, Martinelli
Prediction: Brentford 1 - 2 Arsenal
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