THE PREMIER League is BACK – and newly-promoted Brentford host Arsenal in an all-London opener.
The Bees – who will be the 50TH team to play in the Prem – defeated Swansea 2-0 in the Championship play-off final to return to the top flight for the first time since 1947.
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When is Brentford vs Arsenal?
- Brentford vs Arsenal takes place on Friday, August 13.
- The match kicks off at 8pm BST.
- Brentford’s Griffin Park – with full capacity – plays host.
What TV channel and live stream is Brentford vs Arsenal on?
Brentford vs Arsenal will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event & Premier League.
Sky begin their coverage at 7pm.
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What is the Brentford vs Arsenal team news?
Arsenal’s £50m new defender Ben White is expected to make his league debut for the Gunners.
But Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang us unwell and will not feature despite playing in all the club’s pre-season games.
Alexandre Lacazette, who Mikel Arteta is looking to sell, will also play no part.
While Brentford star man Ivan Toney has caused some doubts over his fitness after missing the friendly against Valencia last weekend.
But boss Thomas Frank says that he expects the striker to return to lead the line against the Gunners.
Frank said: “Yes I expect him back soon, I don;t think that, almost anything can keep him out of the game on Friday night.
“I’m sure he’ll be available and ready to play”.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
