Premier League: Arsenal VS Brentford - Predicted lineups and tips
Arsenal's past two games were postponed after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Still, the Premier League said earlier this week that Arsenal's upcoming match away to Brentford would be played as scheduled
Mikel ArtetaMikel Arteta does not have a good connection with last year's opening-night loss to Brentford at the Brentford Community Stadium, but the team he now coaches is different from the one that was defeated 2-0.
Despite their first-season defeat in their most recent outing, Arsenal is still at the top of the Premier League standings.
After a solid start to the year, Brentford returns to action in eighth place in the Premier League. Their 4-0 rout of Manchester United was one of the most impressive results of the early league season.
Furthermore, just before the interval, they scored five goals against Leeds in their previous match, so the Arsenal defence may be on the go at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Only in one game of the season has Brentford tasted defeat, where Aleksandar Mitrovic scored the game-winning goal in the 90th minute, and hasn't lost since.
Arsenal Predicted lineup
Gabriel Jesus, Gunners' best player so far this season, will be confident in his chances against Ben Mee on Sunday. So long as the Brazilian has slept well, he should have a blazing-fast start.
Another muscular injury for Oleksandr Zinchenko. He is no longer included on Ukraine's roster for future matches and will not play on Sunday. Tierney, who shone in Switzerland, will replace the four-time Premier League champion.
Partey, who missed only a short time due to injury, is back in the mix to play on Sunday.
Arsenal - Aaron Ramsdale, William Saliba, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Gabriel, Kieran Tierney, Thomas Partey, Granit Xhaka, Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli
Brentford: Predicted lineup
Christian Norgaard's Achilles injury has prevented him from helping Thomas Frank in the middle of the field. Brentford played with a three-person midfield the last time out, but Josh Dasilva was on the bench and might start in Sheldon Baptiste's place.
For the time being, the Bees will be without Ethan Pinnock, due to knee and Sergi Canos, due to thigh injury.
It wouldn't be out of the ordinary if Frank reverted to a back three for Sunday's game, which would likely mean Kristoffer Ajer was reinstated into the starting lineup. Due to this, Keane Lewis-Potter could lose out.
Brentford - David Raya; Kristoffer Ajer, Pontus Jansson, Ben Mee, Aaron Hickey, Vitaly Janelt, Josh Dasilva, Mathias Jensen, Rico Henry, Bryan Mbeumo, Ivan Toney.
Arsenal VS Brentford prediction
Brentford has already disproved several predictions at the outset of the 2022/23 season. This season, Thomas Frank has deployed a more aggressive 4-3-3 formation. However, a sneaking suspicion exists that we will see him revert to the three-at-the-back formation he used for most of last year.
The home team is more than capable of damaging the Gunners in transition thanks to the presence of Ivan Toney, a true star for the Bees. Thomas Partey's return, however, will help Arsenal's counterattack defence.
Mikel Arteta's team faces a tough test on the road, and they don't have the best history at the Brentford Community Stadium.
However, the new attacking gunpowder that Arsenal have equipped themselves with might play a role in clinching a tight victory.
Final prediction: Brentford 1-2 Arsenal
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