Brentford have lost just two of their last 10 Premier League fixture
Arsenal have drawn two of their last five league matches
Recommended bet: Draw
Arsenal continue to set a strong pace in the title race but they will be preparing themselves for a stiff test against in-form Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Mikel Arteta’s side responded to a January wobble with comfortable victories away to Leeds (4-0) and at home to Sunderland (3-0).
But the Londoners could be facing a renewed challenge from resurgent Manchester City, who are sure to have been boosted by Sunday’s dramatic 2-1 triumph at Liverpool.
While Arsenal are focusing on first place, Brentford have got themselves into the mix for European qualification.
Keith Andrews' side were worthy 3-2 winners at Newcastle last weekend and will be doing their utmost to register a third straight league victory.
Team news
Kevin Schade completes a two-game ban and Reiss Nelson cannot feature against his parent club. Jordan Henderson was withdrawn after 55 minutes of Saturday’s 3-2 triumph at Newcastle but is primed to make his 18th league start of the campaign.
Uncertainty continues over the fitness of both Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka for Arsenal, with the duo not involved in Saturday’s 3-0 victory at home to Sunderland.
Max Dowman (ankle) and Mikel Merino (foot) are definite absentees and there are doubts over Leandro Trossard, who suffered a calf injury against the Black Cats
Gabriel Martinelli may replace Trossard on the flank and Gabriel Jesus is pushing for a start after his weekend brace.
The stats
Brentford’s three Premier League draws this season have all come on home soil.
The Bees have registered shutouts in five of their last 10 fixtures.
Eight of the nine Premier League matches between Brentford and Arsenal have featured less than four goals.
Five of the last six league fixtures between Brentford and Arsenal have been level at the break.
Arsenal have kept clean sheets in four of their last five league matches.
The latest Brentford vs Arsenal odds are available on LiveScore Bet.
Prediction
Brentford continue to perform above outside expectations and they can dent Arsenal’s title hopes by taking a point against the north London side.
The Bees have an FA Cup fourth round trip to Macclesfield to look forward to on Monday, but their immediate focus is on offering a stern test to the most consistent team in the country.
Arsenal have won 17 of 25 Premier League games, including a 2-0 December success at home to Brentford when goals from Mikel Merino and Bukayo Saka sealed a routine victory.
The contest at the Emirates Stadium was fairly one-sided and there were five changes to the Brentford starting XI, which failed to include regular captain Jordan Henderson or star striker Igor Thiago.
However, the Bees will go as strong as they can for the return match and have every chance of adding to their points tally.
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