Only a win will do, however, after both Manchester City and Tottenham got the better of them yesterday in a weekend hit by postponements. With the international break fast approaching, now would be the perfect time for Arsenal to avenge their infamous defeat at Brentford last season – albeit without Martin Odegaard. The Bees have tasted defeat just once this campaign, despite concerns about second-season syndrome taking hold in west London, and saw past Leeds with a 5-2 win a fortnight ago. Sky Sports will televise today’s lunchtime kick-off. To keep up to date with all the action, follow Standard Sport’s live blog!
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A nice trip to the capital for the Gunners, who will be back on top of the table! 1663505457 90+1 min: Marquinhos and Nwaneri give the final minutes off the bench. The 15-year-old was born in 2007, before the Emirates Stadium was finished, and is both Arsenal’s and the Premier League’s youngest ever player. Vieira and Saka come off. 1663505396 90 mins: Jesus is held up as four minutes are added. 1663505166 86 mins: Tomiyasu replaces White as Arsenal make it another 4-0 win, Raya saves Jesus’ effort near the post. “Ivan Toney, a walk in the park,” sing the ending. It was a bit scary for the Gunners today… 1663504977 84 mins: Ramsdale senses a problem which ends Brentford’s persuasion, but he can continue as England duty calls. 1663504788 80 minutes: Pena-No! The offside flag goes up as David Coote points to the spot for Toney to take a turn in the box. 1663504685 78 min: It’s been a very good day for Arsenal’s midfield, with their play relentless despite the end of the match. Martinelli and Partey, who has just returned from injury, are saved for the final minutes as Nketia and Lokonga come on. 1663504523 76 mins: A final change for the Bees, with Arteta having made one more as Wissa replaces Mbeumo up top. 1663504403 73 mins: It would be a surprise to see Arteta give Smith, Sousa or even 15-year-old Nwaneri a run in the dying moments. A clean sheet and goal difference could prove vital in a few months’ time and Brentford are pushing hard for a consolation.
