Brentford Vs Arsenal: Match Preview - 13 Aug, 2021

Arsenal will be eyeing to start the Premiere League with a winning ways, when they travel to Brentford this weekend in the Premier League.

Brentford Vs Arsenal: Match Preview - 13 Aug, 2021
Brentford Vs Arsenal

Arsenal will be eyeing to start the Premiere League with a winning ways, when they travel to Brentford this weekend in the Premier League.


Brentford Vs Arsenal KICK OFF TIME?

  • This Premier League encounter will take place on Friday 13th Aug 2021.
  • It will kick off at 20:00 (UK time).
  • The match will be held at Brentford Community Stadium.

How To Watch/Read
(Live Commentary & Stream Details)

  • Follow the action with our dedicated Live Commentary.
  • Highlights of the game will be published shortly after full-time on the Arsenal TV app.

Brentford Team News

  •  Josh Dasilva will not get the chance to face his old club because of a hip problem.
  •  Thomas Frank said post-match that Ivan Toney will be ready.
  • Frank Onyeka who netted the winner against Valencia as a substitute in the second half, may also get the nod to start against Arsenal.

Arsenal Team News

  • Gabriel Magalhaes remains out with the knee problem that forced him to withdraw from the Olympics.
  • Thomas Partey will not start against Brentford as he injured his ankle during Arsenal's loss to Chelsea.
  • Eddie Nketiah is out after injuring his ankle.

Head to Head (h2h)

  • This will be the first league meeting between Brentford and Arsenal since May 1947, a match Arsenal won 1-0 at Griffin Park.
  • Arsenal have won just one of their six visits to Brentford in all competitions (D1 L4), though this will be the first such meeting since May 1947.

Behind The Scenes


Predicted Starting XI:

Brentford: Raya; Jansson, Ajer, Pinnock; Roerslev, Janelt, Onyeka, Norgaard, Henry; Mbeumo, Toney.

Arsenal: Leno; Chambers, White, Mari, Tierney; Xhaka, Lokonga; Pepe, Smith Rowe, Aubameyang; Lacazette.