Arsenal – Brentford : Preview & Prediction
Arsenal, 6th overall, are 4 behind Manchester United, 4th, but have 3 games behind to play. The Gunners can therefore legitimately claim to join the Big Four once their calendar is updated. The arrival of Brentford, 14th, as part of the 26th day of the Premier League, can allow the proteges of Arteta to put pressure on West Ham, 5th with 2 points in advance. The partners of Lacazette (3 goals) reacted well on February 10 after a scarcity of 5 matches (2 draws and 3 losses) by winning on the lawn of Wolverhampton (1-0) thanks to Gabriel after a tasteless draw against Burnley (0-0) at the Emirates Stadium. Winner 4 goals to 0 (Gabriel, Lacazette, Soares (2)) in a friendly at the beginning of September, Arsenal should put the cover back against this Brentford team which is slipping dangerously towards the relegation zone. Indeed, Frank’s side have dropped to 14th place due to an inability to win a game since January 8th. Toney’s teammates (6 goals) have lost 6 of their last 7 matches and have only gleaned 1 point in the last 6 Premier League days. By taking 1 point against Crystal Palace (0-0) last weekend, Brentford ended their black streak of 6 defeats in a row (Southampton, Liverpool, Manchester United, Wolverhampton, Everton, Manchester City). Outside, Brentford has just been humiliated at Southampton (4-1), LIverpool (3-0), Everton (4-1) in the FA Cup and Manchester City (2-0) on February 9. . This new move could be in line with the previous ones.
Sixth-placed Arsenal are battling for a place in the Big Four.
Brentford, 14th, has a comfortable 7 point on the relegation zone.
Arsenal beat Brentford 4-0 in a friendly on September 1.
Brentford on 7 matches without success (1 draw and 6 defeats).
Brentford have lost their last 4 away matches, Premier League and FA Cup combined.
The opportunity is great for Arsenal to get closer to the Big Four. The Gunners shouldn’t face any big problems to take the 3 points of victory.
Arsenal – Brentford : Betting Tips
Arsenal – Win Odds: 1.45
