Brentford hosts league leader Arsenal in a mini-London derby at the Brentford Community Stadium....CONTINUE READING
Thomas Frank’s men have started the league strongly, demonstrating to the world that they truly belong in the top tier.
They are eighth in the standings with nine points, having gone unbeaten in their last four games and losing only once in their last ten.
Arsenal bounced back quickly from their loss to Manchester United, winning 2-1 away against Zurich, with youngster Marquinhos shining on his debut with a goal and an assist.
Arteta’s team will also have had more than a week to prepare for this game, as all English football games and Arsenal’s subsequent Europa League game were postponed over the weekend due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Ivan Toney has been in excellent form for the Bees and should be feeling confident ahead of this game after scoring a hat trick against Leeds. Canos, Norgaard, and Pinnock are out for Brentford.
For the injured Arsenal, the return of Thomas Partey to training is said to be a major boost, and the Ghana international is expected to be in contention for this game. But whether Arteta will risk playing him from the start is another matter entirely.
Bukayo Saka, who scored against Brentford last season, is a likely goal threat, along with Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus.
KICKOFF TIME: Arsenal versus Brentford match will go down tomorrow at 12PM Nigerian time.
