Here’s how Mikel Arteta might line up against the Bees.
Arsenal will be looking to get back on track against Brentford on Saturday.
After being knocked out of the FA Cup by Manchester City and defeated by Everton in Sean Dyche’s first game as manager, the Gunners have shown some vulnerability.
They are still five points clear at the top of the Premier League table with two games remaining, but they will be desperate to end their recent slump in order to allay any premature fears of a collapse.
Bookmaker Ratings Arsenal’s possible lineup vs. Brentford
Aaron Ramsdale (GK) – Made a few good saves against Everton last week, but it wasn’t enough as Arsenal lost.
Takehiro Tomiyasu (RB) – Ben White Had a difficult day at Goodison Park, hence we expect Tomiyasu to get the start against Brentford after an impressive cameo against Manchester United.
William Saliba (CB) – Similarly, he has appeared shaky, which is understandable given his young age.
Gabriel Magalhaes (CB) – has been one of the Premier League’s standout performers this season. Over the last year or so, he’s made that left center-back spot his own.
Oleksandr Zinchenko (LB) – So important to Arsenal’s style of play and already has a strong rapport with the Emirates Stadium crowd.
Thomas Partey (CM) – Always begins when he is fit.
Granit Xhaka (CM) – Everton figured out how to slow Xhaka down in his more advanced role, but Arteta shouldn’t be concerned just yet.
Bukayo Saka (RM) – Scored a rocket in Arsenal’s last home game. On Saturday, Gooners will be hoping for another moment of magic.
Martin Odegaard (AM) – Could be marked by fellow Dane Kristoffer Ajer.
Gabriel Martinelli (LM) – Was severely underwhelming against Everton, and Leandro Trossard will undoubtedly push for a starting spot now.
Eddie Nketiah (CF) – Last week, his lack of effective hold-up and link-up was exposed, and he will need to put himself about more to overcome Brentford’s deep block.
Arsenal vs Brentford Prediction of the final score.
Arsenal 3 – 1 Brentford