The Premier League season heats up. The League leaders Arsenal host mid-table game vs Brentford at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, with kick-off at 7:30 PM GMT. This midweek clash could solidify Arsenal’s title credentials. While Brentford aim to upset the Gunners and bid to climb into the top half.
Arsenal Team News
Arsenal are unbeaten in 17 league games and sitting top with 30 points. They boast a formidable home record—winning six of their last seven Premier League outings at the Emirates. However, Mikel Arteta faces defensive headaches: Gabriel Magalhães (hamstring) and Kai Havertz (knee) are confirmed absentees, while William Saliba’s training knock leaves him doubtful. Leandro Trossard (muscle) is also sidelined. Boosts include potential starts for Martin Ødegaard, Viktor Gyökeres, and Noni Madueke, with Gabriel Jesus eyed for a bench role. Predicted XI (4-3-3): Raya; White, Mosquera, Hincapié, Lewis-Skelly; Rice, Zubimendi, Ødegaard; Madueke, Gyökeres, Eze.
Brentford Team News
Brentford, 10th with 19 points, have won just one of six away games this season but boast attacking flair, led by Igor Thiago’s 10 goals—the fastest to double figures for the Bees. Long-term absentees include Fabio Carvalho, Antoni Milambo, and Josh Dasilva (all knee, out until 2026), plus loanee Reiss Nelson. Thomas Frank may switch to a five-at-the-back setup. Predicted XI (3-5-2): Kelleher; Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg; Henry, Yarmoliuk, Henderson, Damsgaard, Ajer; Ouattara, Thiago.
Head-to-Head and Recent Form
The Head-to-head favors Gunners in a match between Arsenal vs Brentford, unbeaten in seven Premier League meetings since 2021 (W5 D2), with Brentford’s last away win dating to 1938. The Gunners recent 3-1 Champions League win over Bayern underscores their form, and Brentford’s 3-2 upset of Liverpool offers hope.
Prediction
Arsenal vs Brentford will be 2-1 to Arsenal. The hosts’ depth and home dominance should prevail, but Thiago could keep it tight. Odds favor Arsenal at 1.30.
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