Brentford vs Arsenal

Arteta and Rice react after Arsenal drop points at Brentford, assessing a 1-1 draw that keeps the title race firmly in their hands.

There were a number of surprises when Arsenal’s squad for their game against Brentford was announced but the biggest was the absence of William Saliba.

Arsenal travel to Brentford on Thursday knowing there is little margin for error, and the team news in west London offers a mixed picture for both sides.

Keith Andrews outlines why Brentford expect a stern test on Thursday, praising Arteta’s structure, set-piece threat and winning mentality.

Mikel Arteta delivers a fresh injury update on Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and Leandro Trossard ahead of Arsenal’s crucial trip to Brentford.

Arsenal head to Brentford knowing three points are essential as the title race tightens and their midweek trip comes with little room for error. Arsenal…

Gabriel Jesus discusses his vital equaliser against Brentford, his poacher’s instinct, and Arsenal’s ambitions after their impressive comeback victory.

Mikel Arteta opens up about the illness affecting Arsenal’s squad and how the team’s resilience saw them secure a vital win over Brentford.

Brentford may face Arsenal without Mark Flekken, their first-choice goalkeeper. Will Hakon Valdimarsson rise to the occasion in a must-watch Premier League clash?

Whilst 18 of the 20 Premier League teams are in action on Sunday or Monday, Arsenal don’t play their game against Brentford until Wednesday, leading many to wonder why.

Brentford are facing somewhat of an injury crisis ahead of their match against Arsenal on Wednesday, with two more players now doubts for the game.

Mikel Arteta has explained why he pushed Kai Havertz towards the fans after the win over Brentford, with the summer signing scoring the winner.

Mikel Arteta updates on the fitness of Odegaard, Jesus, and White ahead of Arsenal’s Brentford clash, with positive signs for the team’s lineup.

Mikel Arteta has confirmed reports that Martin Odegaard is expected to be fit after the international break, but his participation with Norway remains uncertain.

Arsenal players featured heavily across the various Teams of the Week following a comfortable win over Brentford at the weekend.

Emile Smith Rowe hasn’t suffered a muscular injury and he’s not expected to be out for the long term with his recent groin pain, according to reports.

Oleksandr Zinchenko will miss Arsenal’s game against Brentford and the international break with Ukraine due to a calf muscle injury.

Arsenal’s game against Tottenham on 1 October looked like it would be the next match after the Queen’s death was announced at half-time of the game against FC Zurich on Thursday but the game against Brentford will go ahead with a rearranged kick-off time.

Arsenal had to pay the guts of £1m following their loss to Brentford thanks to a performance clause in Pablo Mari’s contract, a player who was largely slated throughout the whole game.Arsenal had to pay the guts of £1m following their loss to Brentford thanks to a performance clause in Pablo Mari’s contract, a player who was largely slated throughout the whole game.

Arsenal got their new season off to the worst possible start on Friday night when they crashed 2-0 to Premier League newbies, Brentford.