ARSENAL host Brentford in the Premier League today as they look to return to winning ways.
Mikel Arteta will be desperate for a reaction from his side following back-to-back 1-0 defeats against Manchester City in the FA Cup and Everton last weekend.
Arsenal will be relieved they weren’t punished for their loss as Manchester City fell 1-0 to Tottenham to keep their five-point lead intact.
- Kick-off time: 3pm
- Is the match on TV? Arsenal vs Brentford is not being broadcast on TV in the UK because it is during the Uefa blackout window.
- Arsenal team: Ramsdale, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Partey, Xhaka, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Nketiah.
- Brentford: Raya, Ajer, Pinnock, Mee, Noorgard, Jensen, Janelt, Roersley Rasmssen, Henry, Mbuemo, Toney.
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48. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
Finally a chance for Arsenal.
Saka is found on the left and he drills towards goal but his effort is turned round the post by Raya.
48. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
Positive start to the half from Arsenal but the game has already returned to a similar pattern from the first.
Kick-off: Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
We’re back underway at the Emirates.
HT. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
Here are the stats from the first half.
HT. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
Nothing much happened in those two minutes of additional time and that brings the opening period to a close.
Arsenal have dominated the ball but Brentford have frustrated them and created the best two chances of the game.
And on another day, the Bees would be going into the break ahead, but Henry and Toney both failed to hit the target.
45. Brentford 0-0 Arsenal
We’re into two minutes of added time at the end of the first half.
43. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
Really good move from Arsenal.
White finds Xhaka at the back post and he heads over for Martinelli.
But the winger fails to hit the target when he strikes the ball on the volley.
42. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
Free-kick to Brentford on the right and Odegaard swings over the delivery but the visitors once again deal with it.
Just under three minutes until the break.
39. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
Brentford’s first attempt on target of the game and it almost brings the opening goal.
But Ramsdale palms Toney’s stinging effort away from danger.
37. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
Half chance for Brentford.
Mee crosses and the ball is laid back to Jensen, but he can’t keep his effort down from the edge of the box.
35. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
Not much has happened since Toney struck the bar.
Arsenal continuing to knock the ball around but they’re lacking a creative spark.
Toney does brilliantly for Brentford as he wins his side a free-kick on the halfway line.
31. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
Chances are coming for Brentford as they go close once again.
Corner comes over and Mee’s header is goal-bound but his effort is blocked by Xhaka.
Meanwhile, we’re having a break in play as Martinelli receives treatment after getting a whack in the face.
29. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
It’s very tight and congested in and around the Brentford box and Odegaard gives the ball away cheaply.
Up the other end, White does well to concede a corner when under pressure.
24. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
Best chance of the game.
Mbeumo gets in down the right and tees up Toney, who’s eight yards out but he strikes the bar.
Another huge left off for Arsenal.
22. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
Odegaard produces some tidy footwork down the right but his corner is blocked before Brentford finally clear the danger.
19. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
The Gunners have enjoyed more than 75 per cent possession but they’ve so far done little with it.
Arsenal are really struggling to get Nketiah into the game and the home fans are growing slightly frustrated.
17. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
Arsenal work it well again, this time down the left, but Zinchenko’s cross is easy for Raya and he claims easily.
Brentford really struggling to offer much on the counter besides Henry’s chance.
15. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
Saka plays a one-two with Odegaard and is in the clear but his shot is easy for Raya in the end.
But he was under pressure from Rafa behind him.
13. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
Quiet phase in the game with Arsenal keeping the ball in the middle of the park for the majority of it.
Brentford have defended well so far.
10. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
Arsenal having to stay patient as they keep the ball nicely before Martinelli’s shot is blocked and Raya easily gathers.
Up the other end, Mbeumo has the ball in the net, but Peter Banks had already blown up for a foul earlier.
8. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
The resulting corner falls nicely for Zinchenko, but it’s on his right foot and he drives it well over the bar.
7. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
Arsenal have seen loads of the ball but they’re yet to create a meaningful chance.
As a I say that, Odegaard plays a fine pass for Martinelli, but the angle is tight and Raya makes the save.
5. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
What a chance for Brentford as Toney puts it across and Henry surely just has to turn it home from close range, but he somehow sends it wide.
Massive let off for Arsenal.
4. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
Brentford hardly had a kick so far with Partey seeing plenty of the ball so far.
Odegaard has a shot blocked before Nketiah sends over a fine cross but Ajer is fouled by Xhaka and wins his side a free-kick.
2. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
Promising start from the home side with Saka and Nketiah both getting a touch of the ball in the early exchanges.
Nketiah looks to slide in Odegaard on the left, but his pass is overhit.
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