Arsenal can close the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool this evening (Saturday) when they take on Brentford at the Emirates Stadium.
The gunners are unlikely to produce an astonishing turnaround as table toppers Liverpool edge closer to the title, but they can apply some light pressure to the Reds this weekend. With Arne Slot’s side not in action until Sunday at home to West Ham United, victory against Brentford will see Arsenal cut the deficit to 8 points.
Of course, Arsenal’s attention remains firmly fixed on the Champions League after their astounding 3-0 win against the champions – Real Madrid. The return leg of the quarter-finals will be played at the Spanish capital.
Brentford have comparatively little to play for between now and the end of the season, with brief European hopes having all but vanished. The Bees have stumbled in their pursuit of the Conference League or better over recent matches and have won just one of their last five Premier League clashes.
Below is Mainwap’s breakdown of the Meeting
Match Details
- Date: Saturday 12 April
- Kick-off Time: 17:30 BST / 12:30 ET / 09:30 PT
- Location: London, England
- Stadium: Emirates Stadium
- Referee: Simon Hooper
- VAR: James Bell
Arsenal vs Brentford h2h record (last 5 games)
Arsenal: 4 wins
Brentford: 0 wins
Draws: 1
- Last EPL meeting: Brentford 1-3 Arsenal (1 January 2025)
Arsenal team news
Arsenal’s victory over Madrid was with Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice were withdrawn due to knocks in the closing stages. While both are expected to be in the squad, Mikel Arteta may rest them and other big names today.
The Gunners are without 3 defenders for Brentford’s visit as Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori and Takehiro Tomiyasu are all injured, while the forward duo of Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus remain sidelined.
Brentford team news
Brentford welcomed Rico Henry back to the matchday squad last weekend as the long-term absentee continues to build up his fitness, but Thomas Frank has a number of absentees elsewhere.
Igor Thiago, Gustavo Nunes, Aaron Hickey, Joshua Dasilva and Fabio Carvalho are all sidelined.
Brentford will be active on the attacking line to hurt Arsenal’s stern defence on the counter-attack, with Bryan Mbeumo of particular significance. The powerful Cameroon international scored in the reverse fixture and remains their greatest threat.
Arsenal vs Brentford correct score prediction
Significant rotation will offer Brentford hope of securing a rare result against the Gunners but even a much-changed Arsenal side will be confident of winning on home soil.
The Gunners will be in buoyant mood following their midweek triumph, as they are also likely to rest most of their key players. Going forward, the return of key personnel in recent weeks has boosted Arsenal’s output and they should have enough strength and depth to secure all three points.