Verdict: Arsenal win
Best Odds: 4/11
Bookmaker: Luckster
Hoping to widen their buffer at the top of the Premier League table on Wednesday night, Arsenal will welcome Brentford to the Emirates.
Arsenal
Starting with the hosts, while Arsenal might have eventually been forced to settle for a single point away at Stamford Bridge over the weekend, Mikel Arteta’s men are in the midst of what has become a real fairytale. Despite ending the 2025/26 campaign without a single piece of silverware to show for their troubles, the Gunners are almost universally regarded as the standout title contender this time around. Opening the midweek fixtures holding a five-point buffer over the chasing pack, Arsenal will be looking to make another statement here. Cruising their way to a Champions League knockout stage ticket and winning all of their first five European appearances by an aggregate score of 14-1, Arteta’s high-flying squad have rightfully received a fearsome reputation from across the continent.
Arsenal Team News
Picking up a muscle injury while away with Brazil during November’s international break, defensive talisman Gabriel Magalhães will once again miss out here. Likewise, former Chelsea star Kai Havertz remains on the sidelines with a long-term knee issue and will play no part here.
However, making a pair of cameo appearances off the bench over the past week, skipper Martin Odegaard will get some more minutes under his belt. Bagging a second-half equaliser away at Chelsea over the weekend, Mikel Merino should once again be deployed in a false nine role.
Brentford
As for the visitors, although Brentford might have opened up the 2025/26 campaign with many billing them as a standout relegation candidate, the Bees have rightfully received plenty of plaudits from across England’s elite. Last seen over the weekend clinching a 3-1 victory at home against Burnley, Keith Andrews’ men have remarkably found a route into the top-half of the Premier League table. With the mood around west London at a real high, Wednesday’s guests should be relishing a heavyweight challenge here. However, despite gaining a reputation for their extended dominance at the Gtech, Andrews’ side have failed to find their feet on the road. Last seen on their travels marking their return from November’s international break with a 2-1 loss against Brighton, Brentford have lost five of their first six Premier League away fixtures.
Brentford Team News
Sustaining a long-term knee injury last month, Brentford have confirmed that former Liverpool youngster Fabio Carvalho is expected to miss the remainder of the 2025/26 campaign. Likewise, yet to make a single appearance so far this season, Josh Dasilva remains on the sidelines.
Bagging yet another Premier League brace against Burnley over the weekend and remarkably notching 11 goals in his first 13 Premier League appearances, the red-hot Igor Thiago will lead the line here. Making an immediate impact since arriving over the summer, England international Jordan Henderson will start in the middle of the park.
Arsenal vs Brentford Key Factors to Consider
- When Arsenal and Brentford last met for a Premier League showdown on April 12th, Wednesday’s opponents played out a 1-1 stalemate.
- Arteta’s men open the midweek fixtures holding a five-point buffer at the top of the Premier League table.
- Arsenal have won all of their previous seven consecutive showdowns at the Emirates across all competitions.
- Brentford have lost five of their first six Premier League matchups outside of west London.
- Along with a brace against Burnley over the weekend, Igor Thiago has notched 11 goals in his first 13 Premier League appearances this season.
Conclusion
While Arsenal might have been forced to settle for a single point away at Stamford Bridge over the weekend, Arteta’s men will certainly be excited to make a return to north London here. Opening the midweek fixtures holding a five-point buffer at the top of the Premier League table, the Gunners will be hoping to widen their buffer over the chasing pack. Winning all of their previous seven consecutive showdowns at the Emirates and not suffering a single defeat on home soil so far this season, Brentford couldn’t have asked for a tougher challenge when they travel across the capital on Wednesday night.
Verdict: Arsenal win
Best Odds: 4/11
Bookmaker: Luckster
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