Premier League: Arsenal vs. Brentford Picks — Gunners to Overcome Bees? (Apr 12)

Arsenal remain eleven points off the pace in the race for the Premier League title, and they missed a glorious chance to cut Liverpool’s advantage last weekend after playing out a 1-1 draw at Everton.

The Gunners will be hopeful of getting back on track this Saturday, as they could move to within eight points of the league leaders.

Brentford’s form in the second half of the campaign has been indifferent. The Bees have won just once across their last five, and they come into this round after going two without a victory.

Odds

Gunners Unbeaten in Six Against Bees

Arsenal have avoided defeat in the last six Premier League meetings with Brentford. Their only defeat was suffered in the first EPL meeting between the sides in August 2021.

Arsenal have registered wins in each of the last three head-to-head meetings, which includes a 3-1 success in the reverse clash at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Arsenal vs. Brentford Key Stats

• Brentford’s 0-0 draw against Chelsea last weekend means that they have now won just one of their last seven home London derbies.
• Arsenal are unbeaten in the Premier League after scoring the opening goal; winning 14 of the 19 matches.

Arsenal Team News

Gabriel has been ruled out for the remainder of the season. Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus are also out. Bukayo Saka could be rested on Saturday ahead of the Champions League clash with Real Madrid.

Possible Lineup

D. Raya (GK); B. White, W. Saliba. J. Kiwior, M. Lewis-Skelly, D. Rice, T. Partey, M. Merino, R. Sterling, L. Trossard, G. Martinelli

Brentford Team News

Myles Pearlt-Harris could feature this weekend. However, Fabio Carvalho and Joshua Dasilva are unlikely to return to action before the start of next season.

Possible Lineup

M. Flekken (GK); K. Ajer, N. Collins, S. van den Berg, K. Lewis-Potter, Y. Yarmolyuk, C. Norgaard, B. Mbeumo, M. Damsgaard, K. Schade, Y. Wissa

Arsenal vs. Brentford Picks

Arsenal could yet put pressure on Liverpool in the race for the title, despite dropping important points last weekend.

The Gunners have looked incredibly professional in home matches throughout this season, and Brentford’s inconsistency makes the Gunners very challenging to oppose at the Emirates on Saturday.