The latest on Takehiro Tomiyasu before Arsenal vs Brentford

Mikel Arteta would speak to the press on Friday ahead of Arsenal’s upcoming meeting with Brentford.

The Gunners will take on the Bees in one of a number of 3 pm Premier League kick-offs taking place on Saturday the 19th.

In turn, ahead of the clash, Mikel Arteta was drawn on a number of topics in his pre-match presser.

One such subject came in the form of team news, and saw Arsenal’s boss hint that Takehiro Tomiyasu could return this weekend: “We are all good. The doubt was Tomi which is still not perfect.

Arteta was also asked if he has spoken to PGMOL regarding Gabriel Martinelli’s recent red card, but the Spaniard confirmed that he is yet to do so: “Not yet. That’s happening soon but obviously we have reported our opinion and the lack of understanding of the decision.”

Arsenal vs Brentford

Arsenal head into the Brentford clash boasting games in hand on most of the sides around them in the Premier League table.

This is in part due to their meeting with Chelsea being postponed last weekend owing to the Blues’ participation in the FIFA Club World Cup.

As a result, Arsenal have slipped down to 6th in the Premier League table with 39 points.

However, should they win two of their three games in hand on West Ham and Manchester United, the Gunners will climb up into that coveted 4th spot.

Mikel Arteta’s men will also face Brentford at a pretty ideal time. The Bees are in poor form, having drawn one and lost four of their last five league outings.

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