Arsenal FC is looking to finally steal the top spot of the league table, as they face Brentford, who eyes to improve their standings. These two teams are coming into this match from different results, which may affect their form here. Arsenal is from a 3-1 win against Burnley, which gives them additional confidence here, eyeing for the top spot. On the other hand, Brentford is from a disappointing 3-0 loss against Liverpool, which is unfortunate for them. Moreover, when it comes to the league table, Arsenal is the better team, as they are at the third. They sit at the third with 27 points from their 12 games, and a win here is important for them. On the other hand, Brentford is at the 11th of the league table with 16 points from their 12 matches. The meeting between them is on November 26, 2023, at 1:30 AM (GMT+8).
Arsenal FC
Arsenal’s head coach Mikel Arteta was asked about a refereeing decision that led to a red card for Fabio Vieira’s challenge on Burnley’s Josh Brownhill. However, Arteta was not a “disgrace” this time around and was happy with the performance of Leandro Trossard, William Saliba, and Oleksandr Zinchenko in a 3-1 victory for his side. This win helped Arsenal snap a two-game domestic losing run and sit in third place in the table, behind Liverpool on goal difference and one point worse off than Man City. The Gunners are now in a far cry from their previous form, having prevailed in only one of their last five contests on enemy territory and could now lose three in a row on the road for the first time since December 2021.
Arsenal goalkeeper Arteta cannot use David Raya as the last line of defense due to his ineligibility, so Aaron Ramsdale will start his first Premier League start in over two-and-a-half months. Vieira is starting a three-match domestic ban, while Gabriel Jesus returns from a hamstring injury for Brazil in World Cup qualifying.
Brentford FC
Brentford’s attacking superiority led to a convincing three-goal win over the Bees in their trip to Liverpool. The Reds, with goals from Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota, were able to avoid a red card from Wataru Endo. Chelsea, who had their first defeat of the month, dropped the Bees to 11th place in the standings. However, they remain closer to the top four than the relegation zone. Brentford’s mid-table mediocrity is evident in their offensive qualities at the Gtech Community Stadium, where they are out to score for the 20th Premier League home game running this weekend. Only three teams have defeated the Bees at the Gtech in the top flight since last term, with Arsenal also aiming to replicate their recent EFL Cup success.
Brentford’s Ivan Toney is suspended due to a thigh injury, while Josh Dasilva is doubtful due to a thigh injury. Keane Lewis-Potter and Mikkel Damsgaard are also on the touch-and-go list. The Gunners’ visit to the Red Half of North London could open the door for Neal Maupay to lead the hosts’ attack.
Prediction:
Arsenal FC (2.5)
Odds: -0.89
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