Arsenal vs Brentford: Premier League lineups, team news, confirmed starting teams

Arsenal are looking to respond to Manchester City’s win over Fulham when they host Brentford at the Emirates tonight.

The Gunners remain the Premier League leaders, but are top by only two points after Pep Guardiola’s side edged a nine-goal thriller at Craven Cottage on Tuesday night.

After an entertaining 1-1 draw with Chelsea at the weekend, Mikel Arteta has had a few days to prepare for a test that will be tougher than most fans expect against the Bees.

Brentford were good value for their win over Burnley at the weekend, and will be keen to cause a midweek upset in North London.

101GreatGoals.com has full team news and confirmed starting line-ups from Arsenal vs Brentford in the Premier League.

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Arsenal lineup vs Brentford

The Gunners have made wholesale changes to their team.

Mikel Arteta has opted to rest Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber, with William Saliba and Gabriel also both missing.

Eberechi Eze is also among the subs, as is Viktor Gyokeres, in a boost for the Gunners.

Arsenal starting XI: Raya, White, Mosquera, Hincapie, Calafiori, Rice, Zubimendi, Odegaard, Madueke, Martinelli, Merino

Arsenal substitutes: Kepa, Timber, Lewis-Skelly, Norgaard, Nwaneri, Eze, Saka

Brentford lineup vs Arsenal

Brentford have gone with a strong team for their trip across the capital.

The likes of Mikkel Damsgaard and Igor Thiago are relegated to the bench, while there is starting place for Ethan Pinnock and Kevin Schade.

Brentford starting XI: Kelleher, Henry, Van den Berg, Pinnock, Ajer, Kayode, Jensen, Yamoliuk, Janelt, Schade, Ouattara

Brentford substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henderson, Thiago, Onyeka, Collins, Lewis-Potter, Damsgaard, Arthur, Donovan

How to watch Arsenal v Brentford: TV channel, online stream

Arsenal v Brentford kicks off at 19:30 GMT, and it is available to watch on Sky Sports Main Event, and on the Sky GO app.

Via Now TV, Sky Sports costs £14.99 for a day membership, £28 a month for a 12-month membership or £34.99 a month with no contract.

Sky Sports memberships include access to all 12 live Sky Sports channels and Sky Sports+, which offers live streams and a dedicated channel.

Streaming is available on a vast variety of devices via the Sky GO app.

The stats for Arsenal v Brentford

• Arsenal are unbeaten in 17 matches across all competitions
• The Gunners have conceded only two league goals at home this season
• Brentford have lost five of their six Premier League away games in 2025–26
• Igor Thiago has reached 10 league goals in just 13 matches
• Brentford have not won an away league match at Arsenal since 1938
• Arsenal have won seven straight home games in all competitions

Premier League fixtures this week

Matches start at 19:30 GMT (14:30 ET / 11:30 PT) unless otherwise stated.

Wednesday, December 3

Arsenal vs Brentford

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

Burnley vs Crystal Palace

Wolves vs Nottingham Forest

Leeds United vs Chelsea (20:15)

Liverpool vs Sunderland (20:15)

Thursday, December 4

Manchester United vs West Ham (20:00)

Saturday, December 6

Villa vs Arsenal (12:30)

Bournemouth vs Chelsea (15:00)

Everton vs Forest (15:00)

Man City vs Sunderland (15:00)

Newcastle vs Burnley (15:00)

Tottenham vs Brentford (15:00)

Leeds vs Liverpool (17:30)

Sunday, December 7

Brighton vs West Ham (14:00)

Fulham vs Palace (16:30)