Brentford vs Arsenal LIVE!

Arsenal moved top of the Premier League when a late goal by Kai Havertz earned them a 1-0 victory at Brentford on Saturday.

Manchester City's earlier draw with Liverpool meant Mikel Arteta's side would leapfrog both clubs with a win but that did not look likely for most of the game. Arsenal keeper Aaron Ramsdale, recalled to the side, got away with a huge mistake in the first half, while the visitors had a goal by Leandro Trossard ruled out for offside.

Havertz, who came on as a substitute, eventually broke the deadlock with a close-range header in the 89th minute. Arsenal moved up to first place with 30 points from 13 games, one ahead of City and two ahead of Liverpool.

Brentford vs Arsenal highlights

• CHANCE! Ramsdale error goes unpunish

• VAR! Trossard header chalked off

• CHANCE! Zinchenko hacks Maupay shot off line

• GOAL! Havertz strikes late

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20:22 , Marc Mayo

What a huge win for Arsenal.

Kai Havertz strikes off the bench in the 89th minute to send them top of the Premier League with a 1-0 win at Brentford.

Next up for the Gunners is RC Lens on Wednesday night in the Champions League. Brentford entertain Luton in a week's time.

Recap the action with our match report!

Arsenal analysis

20:09 , Marc Mayo

Arsenal went top of the Premier League after a performance against Brentford that encapsulated their season.

There were all the hallmarks of every Arsenal game we've seen so far: the Gunners weren’t at their best, there were some shaky moments from their goalkeeper and, of course, VAR drama.

The only surprise was the hero, with Kai Havertz coming off the bench to score the only goal of the game in the 89th minute.

Read Simon's full verdict!

Brentford 0-1 Arsenal: Video verdict

20:00 , Marc Mayo

This was a big warning to Arsenal's rivals.

Not much praise for Aaron Ramsdale

19:54 , Marc Mayo

Mikel Arteta is also asked to comment on Aaron Ramsdale's performance but perhaps pointedly comments only on the team performance, in contrast to his comments on Kai Havertz...

Asked about Ramsdale, he tells TNT Sport: "I'm so happy with the team, the way it performed and the clean sheet.

"I'm so happy with the way everybody played."

When pressed on Ramsdale's nervy first half, he adds: "The team was exceptional today."

Mikel Arteta on Kai Havertz's winner

19:51 , Marc Mayo

"Delighted, you just have to see the reaction from everybody - how much they love him and how much he brings to the team.

"And it's what he needs to do.

"We believed he could change the game, the way they were defending.

"It was a perfect timing, perfect execution and he won the game for us."

Arsenal player ratings

19:41 , Marc Mayo

Top marks for Declan Rice, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Kai Havertz in Simon's ratings.

Read the full story!

Kai Havertz reacts to his goal

19:32 , Marc Mayo

"Feels amazing, been working hard for these moments.

"Today I got it paid back and I'm just happy to help the team with that.

"It was a brilliant goal, a brilliant pass as well. We trained this routine quite a lot in training, Bukayo and Marti love to play this ball so it's a good goal.

"Football is always hard work and nothing comes from itself, you have to work and keep belief. It was tough for me the last couple of months, I tried to put my ego aside as the team is the most important thing.

"I've been so thankful for the fans as well, it's hard when the new signing comes for a lot of money and they think it comes easy and fast, I'm thankful to them for supporting me."

Highlights: Kai Havertz with the winner

19:29 , Marc Mayo

What a moment for Arsenal!

Mikel Arteta leads the celebrations

19:27 , Marc Mayo

The Arsenal manager is literally dragging his super-sub over to the away end to lead the celebrations!

Brentford 0-1 Arsenal | FULL TIME

19:25 , Marc Mayo

Ethan Pinnock fires in a long throw...

It beats everyone. FULL TIME!

Brentford 0-1 Arsenal | 90+3 mins

19:23 , Marc Mayo

HUGE cheer from the Arsenal fans as Aaron Ramsdale plucks a cross into his box.

They sing his name after the Gunners players rush to pat him on the back.

Arsenal nearly there...

Brentford 0-1 Arsenal | 90+2 mins

19:23 , Marc Mayo

Arsenal win a foul in their own box before Jorginho and Ben White come on for Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard.

Brentford 0-1 Arsenal | 90 mins

19:21 , Marc Mayo

Changes for Brentford as we get back underway, Zanka Jorgensen and Keane Lewis-Potter on for Saman Ghoddos and Frank Onyeka.

FOUR added minutes.

GGGOOOOAAALLLL!!!! Brentford 0-1 Arsenal | Havertz, 89'

19:18 , Marc Mayo

KAI HAVERTZ!!!!

Is that the winner!?

Bukayo Saka's delicious deep cross is headed home by the German substitute!

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 87 mins

19:18 , Marc Mayo

Arsenal encamped in the Brentford half, where they've spent much of the game. But they find Ben Mee in the way as they look for a route into the box.

Leandro Trossard comes down the left, with a switch of play to the right and a cross that the hosts once again deal with.

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 85 mins

19:15 , Marc Mayo

Not seen much from Eddie Nketiah yet and a poor touch by Ethan Pinnock allows him to run into the box.

He goes for accuracy over power and ends up with neither, Mark Flekken easily saving.

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 84 mins

19:14 , Marc Mayo

Firmly into late winner territory now as Oleksandr Zinchenko's cross is cleared.

William Saliba lines up a hopeful volley, which bounces wide.

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 81 mins

19:11 , Marc Mayo

Declan Rice whacks it from distance... it goes wide via a deflection. Corner Arsenal.

In front of the away end, the Gunners' eighth corner swings in, but the Bees get the foul.

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 79 mins

19:09 , Marc Mayo

Mikel Arteta reaches for his bench as Kai Havertz replaces Gabriel Martinelli.

Leandro Trossard heads to the left flank, Havertz down the middle.

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 77 mins

19:07 , Marc Mayo

CHANCE!

Oleksandr Zinchenko hacks a header away by his own goalline before Neal Maupay, denied moments earlier with a lovely header, pops up again to slide a shot wide!

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 75 mins

19:04 , Marc Mayo

Smart Christian Norgaard tackle leaves Martin Odegaard in a heap in Brentford's half as the hosts attack, but Takehiro Tomiyasu wins a foul by his own box.

Odegaard back on his feet after a clash of knees in the perfectly legal tackle.

Simon Collings at Gtech Community Stadium

19:02 , Marc Mayo

The goalkeepers are the most entertaining players on show tonight - and not for the right reasons. Flekken doing his best to gift Arsenal a goal there.

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 73 mins

19:02 , Marc Mayo

Neal Maupay and Shandone Baptiste on for Brentford.

It's full debutant Yegor Yarmoliuk and Yoane Wissa coming off.

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 72 mins

19:01 , Marc Mayo

Mark Flekken looks like he's caught the Aaron Ramsdale fever as he dribbles up against Eddie Nketiah in his own six-yard box - and calmly passes it clear!

Brentford attack down the right and Yegor Yarmoliuk has a go from range, but it's no threat on the visitors' goal.

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 70 mins

18:59 , Marc Mayo

Awful corner from Bukayo Saka. Right down the throat of Mark Flekken, who catches under no pressure.

Arsenal's set pieces haven't been up to much tonight.

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 68 mins

18:58 , Marc Mayo

Arsenal edging towards this game going down as a 'missed opportunity' but only one moment is needed to change that.

Gabriel Martinelli tries to bring it about with another swinging cross from the left, headed away by Ben Mee as Eddie Nketiah lurked. Vital stuff from the veteran defender.

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 65 mins

18:55 , Marc Mayo

A straight swap in attack as Gabriel Jesus departs for Eddie Nketiah.

Maybe to save his fitness, maybe pre-planned, maybe tactical?

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 63 mins

18:53 , Marc Mayo

Saman Ghoddos, who remember is normally a striker, has fared well at wing-back tonight and gets the better of Gabriel Martinelli to win a goal kick.

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 60 mins

18:50 , Marc Mayo

Eddie Nketiah getting ready for Arsenal.

Simon Collings at Gtech Community Stadium

18:48 , Marc Mayo

Intriguing to see who Arteta turns to here. Usually Trossard is one of his first subs when needing a goal. Could be a chance for Havertz to step up.

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 58 mins

18:48 , Marc Mayo

First time in a long while Brentford get to play some possession, and they work it well before William Saliba deals with Bryan Mbeumo expertly.

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 56 mins

18:46 , Marc Mayo

Aaron Ramsdale races off his line well to prevent Bryan Mbeumo chasing a long ball, for which he had the beating of Gabriel for pace.

Brentford get a free-kick however as Gabriel Martinelli arrives late on Frank Onyeka. Yellow card.

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 55 mins

18:44 , Marc Mayo

Another promising moment for Gabriel Martinelli, a beautiful control allowing him to tee a ball into the box.

A vital Brentford flick takes it off the attackers rushing forwards and Arsenal settle for a corner.

Well cleared by Ethan Pinnock at the near post.

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 52 mins

18:42 , Marc Mayo

Yoane Wissa spins Bryan Mbeumo into a good spot on the right flank, running diagonally on goal.

But he shoots tamely and wide of the near post.

Hint of offside in the build-up perhaps saves him.

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 50 mins

18:40 , Marc Mayo

Mighty fine ball in by Gabriel Martinelli loops towards the back post yet no Arsenal player gambled.

Gabriel Jesus caught by the near post and nobody else made a run. Mikel Arteta fumes on the touchline as the ball drifts into touch!

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 48 mins

18:38 , Marc Mayo

Ben Mee flicks on a long throw which Brentford want a corner for... Aaron Ramsdale lets it run out and gets the referee's call.

Gabriel goes down hurt for a moment but looks like he'll carry on.

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 46 mins

18:36 , Marc Mayo

The Gunners right on the front foot as Bukayo Saka whips a ball in, it pops up off Ethan Pinnock then hits Martin Odegaard - and onto the roof of the net.

The Bees were caught dozing there.

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | Kick-off!

18:35 , Marc Mayo

The second half gets underway in west London!

No changes for either side.

Second half up next!

18:34 , Marc Mayo

The players are heading back out onto the pitch.

Is a point enough to take Arsenal top of the table?

18:31

Nope.

As things stand, the Gunners would be third and a single point behind leaders Manchester City.

In fact, a draw here would allow Tottenham to go level with City at the summit if they win tomorrow...

Things going to plan for Brentford

18:28 , Marc Mayo

They may have only had 30 per cent of possession and a single shot on target, via a major Aaron Ramsdale error, but Brentford have defended rather well.

More support for Bryan Mbeumo needed in attack.

Do Arsenal need to switch things up?

18:24 , Marc Mayo

Brentford's low block has succeeded in stifling Arsenal so far (just about).

Despite playing two attacking central midfielders in this 4-1-2-3 system, Arsenal haven't been able to unlock their hosts very often.

Eddie Nketiah or maybe even Kai Havertz may be readied if things don't change soon...

The VAR decision that disallowed Arsenal's goal

18:22 , Marc Mayo

Lines are lines, I guess...

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | Half time!

18:19 , Marc Mayo

Pockets of excitement in this chess match of a game.

It's goalless at the break.

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 45+2 mins

18:18 , Marc Mayo

Leandro Trossard fires the set-piece in but it gets hooked out after momentarily bouncing around the six-yard box.

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 45+1 mins

18:17 , Marc Mayo

A booking for Kristoffer Ajer for conceding a foul then booting the ball away.

One for Brentford to defend in their box...

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 45 mins

18:16 , Marc Mayo

Three added minutes.

Simon Collings at Gtech Community Stadium

18:15 , Marc Mayo

In a week where Arteta and referees have been a talking point - again - the Gunners naturally have a goal ruled out for offside.

NO GOAL!

18:14 , Marc Mayo

It's disallowed! A tight VAR calls goes against the Gunners!

VAR check!

18:14 , Marc Mayo

Gabriel Jesus' header was parried upwards by Mark Flekken, then nudged over the line by Leandro Trossard.

But was he offside?

VAR is checking...

GGGOOOOAAALLLL!!! Brentford 0-1 Arsenal | Trossard, 42'

18:12 , Marc Mayo

LEANDRO TROSSARD BUNDLES IT IN!

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 41 mins

18:11 , Marc Mayo

SAVE!

Mark Flekken plays it safe, palming a deflected shot from Gabriel Jesus away after it pinged up off a defender.

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 38 mins

18:09 , Marc Mayo

Another bizarre one from Aaron Ramsdale, his throw catching a Brentford man before Arsenal escape a bigger catastrophe.

All the signs of a goalkeeper playing inside his own head.

"England's number four" chant the home fans now.

The Gunners look to break but Bukayo Saka miscontrols, Gabriel Jesus later firing over from a tight angle.

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 36 mins

18:07 , Marc Mayo

Not going Arsenal's way right now, Brentford able to win fouls from the 50-50s in midfield.

It's all turning into a bit of a chess match, one which Thomas Frank is winning.

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 33 mins

18:04 , Marc Mayo

Brentford corner causes issues under the Arsenal crossbar, which is headed clear well in the crowd of bodies.

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 31 mins

18:02 , Marc Mayo

Gabriel gets off his marker at the near post from a corner and just ducks out of heading the ball, it then bounces off his back and into the side netting.

Did he think he was about to get wiped out or just misjudge it? Weird one.

Simon Collings at Gtech Community Stadium

18:01 , Marc Mayo

Brentford doing a very good job so far of doubling up on Arsenal's wingers. Onyeka putting in a big shift, in particular, to help Ghoddos deal with Martinelli.

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 30 mins

18:01 , Marc Mayo

Great reactions by Ethan Pinnock to block a goalbound Gabriel Jesus shot after the Brazilian's spin in the box.

Arsenal upping the pressure...

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 28 mins

17:59 , Marc Mayo

This has been a very competitive game so far, Gabriel Martinelli and then Bukayo Saka look to gallop into space on the wings but both find too many bodies in their way.

Eventually a cute Martin Odegaard dink is fought for and cleared by the Bees.

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 25 mins

17:56 , Marc Mayo

Slow and steady build-up from Arsenal before a whipped ball in by Oleksandr Zinchenko picks out Leandro Trossard... headed over!

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 23 mins

17:54 , Marc Mayo

Superb work from Christian Norgaard to hold off Leandro Trossard in midfield and spark an attack.

It's worked to the right flank and pings inwards off an Arsenal leg... it's Norgaard to hit it - over!

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 21 mins

17:52 , Marc Mayo

Lovely tracking back from Frank Onyeka to pinch the ball off Gabriel Martinelli's toe in the Brentford box.

The Bees then win a goal kick, a very strong defensive effort from them so far.

Simon Collings at Gtech Community Stadium

17:49 , Marc Mayo

Every touch and kick from Ramsdale now being greeted by huge jeers from the home fans. He is in for a long night.

Also, after 90 minutes on Tuesday against Argentina, this will be a challenge for Jesus. Brentford are playing with three centre-backs - and they are all huge.

Highlights: Aaron Ramsdale's huge let-off

17:48 , Marc Mayo

Not what Mikel Arteta wanted to see.

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 16 mins

17:48 , Marc Mayo

The referee needs to get Arsenal to get on with it at corners.

For the second time already, a set piece is heavily delayed for no apparent reason.

Referee Tim Robinson tells Martin Odegaard he won't put up with it much longer, before Leandro Trossard swings in a woeful delivery and a foul goes to Brentford...

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 14 mins

17:46 , Marc Mayo

Madness from Aaron Ramsdale as he hesitated playing the ball out from the back and got closed down by Yoane Wissa.

A mega escape for Arsenal, whose goalkeeper is now being teased by the home fans whenever he touches the ball.

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 13 mins

17:44 , Marc Mayo

SOMEHOW BRENTFORD DON'T SCORE!

Aaron Ramsdale makes a HUGE mistake from a goal kick and Bryan Mbeumo has a shot blocked by Declan Rice on the line before Yoane Wissa misses with the goal gaping!

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 11 mins

17:41 , Marc Mayo

Bukayo Saka takes a long old time to deliver the corner, which the goalkeeper punches straight back to him.

Leandro Trossard is picked out on the 18-yard line... over the bar!

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 9 mins

17:41 , Marc Mayo

Good pressure by Gabriel Jesus helps Gabriel Martinelli win it up the pitch.

Arsenal proceed to work it calmly, probing the flanks and Brentford's makeshift full-backs.

Good work by Bukayo Saka to win a corner.

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 7 mins

17:39 , Marc Mayo

Bryan Mbeumo looking to cause issues with a quick move up the pitch but Brentford, yet to have a proper attack, see it break down.

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 4 mins

17:34 , Marc Mayo

Early Arsenal free-kick for a foul on Leandro Trossard.

Martin Odegaard will swing it in from the left flank, which Gabriel Martinelli gets right underneath after a smart run to the near post. Likely offside.

Brentford 0-0 Arsenal | 2 mins

17:33 , Marc Mayo

"You're just a s*** David Raya" is the reply from Brentford fans, who maybe would also be booing their former player were he between the Arsenal posts instead of Aaron Ramsdale!

The Bees in a 5-3-2 off the ball, Saman Ghoddos in at right wing-back as Thomas Frank revealed before kick-off.

Simon Collings at Gtech Community Stadium

17:32 , Marc Mayo

Ramsdale, as expected, getting a great reception from the travelling Arsenal fans. He's named being belted out before a ball has been kicked.

Brentford vs Arsenal | Kick-off!

17:31 , Marc Mayo

Let's get this show on the road!

Arsenal will go top of the table if they win tonight, Brentford can leapfrog neighbours Chelsea into tenth.

Brentford vs Arsenal: Countdown to kick-off

17:29 , Marc Mayo

Nearly time to get going. Tim Robinson is our referee tonight.

Arsenal in their black-and-green away kit tonight

Here come the players!

17:27 , Marc Mayo

Christian Norgaard and Martin Odegaard lead the players out as the two sets of fans provide the noise.

'Hey Jude' rings out around the ground - the Bees' favourite tune that marked their historic win over Arsenal in this fixture to open the 2021-22 season.

Five-minute warning!

17:25 , Marc Mayo

The lights show has began at Gtech Community Stadium!

A big match atmosphere this Saturday night on the banks of the M4...

More Mikel Arteta histrionics coming up?

17:24

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has urged football's authorities not to clamp down too hard on manager's emotions.

The Spaniard is awaiting the result of an FA charge with this his 200th game at the helm of Arsenal.

Fans' opinion has been split over Arteta's theatrics on the touchline, but he says it's an integral part of the game.

He told reporters on Friday: “We live a game that is passionate and we play to win. And it has to happen. You have to react. Let’s sit down here in the theatre and be on mute and see if this league and this game is that interesting. It won’t be.

"That’s what makes it special."

Read the full story!

Thomas Frank explains his team selection

17:19

"Of course there' area lot of teams with injury issues, we have a little more thin squad. It's a challenge we need to solve.

"I'm a big believer in the team that they can do the job and win the game today.

"Roerslev should be ready for Luton. Jensen picked up a minor adductor strain, hopefully he should also be ready for Luton. With three centre-backs, Janelt and Ghoddos will be the wing-backs."

Takehiro Tomiyasu gets his chance

17:15

Ben White's injury keeps him on the bench tonight, but that means more chances for Takehiro Tomiyasu.

The Japanese full-back has been on top form of late - earning the interest of Bayern Munich.

However, Arsenal have no interest in a January deal.

Read the full story!

Simon Collings at Gtech Community Stadium

17:13

Big chance for Leandro Trossard this evening. He's been excellent recently as a false nine, but naturally that spot will be taken by Gabriel Jesus now he's fit.

The left No8 slot in midfield, where Trossard starts tonight, is up for grabs though...

Aaron Ramsdale decision under microscope tonight

17:10 , Marc Mayo

Mikel Arteta has shown little sign of yielding in his decision to make David Raya his No1 goalkeeper.

But, Aaron Ramsdale gets the gloves today due to Raya being ineligible to face his parent club.

Simon wrote in the week about why Arteta has stuck by his call.

Read the full story!

Mikel Arteta ahead of his 200th Arsenal game

17:06 , Marc Mayo

"Very proud, it's a big number and a big club. I'm very grateful, a big privilege. We're really going have to earn it, it's a tough place to come.

"[Aaron Ramsdale] doesn't need to [impress me], I have top players and I love all of them. We try to give them all an opportunity.

"We have to try something else today [with Leandro Trossard in midfield], I'm looking forward to it. He's been exceptional, he's a big creator, a big threat around the box and he works really hard."

Around the grounds

17:02

Full time in the Premier League 3pm kick-offs!

Ten-man Chelsea have COLLAPSED away to Newcastle, losing 4-1 after Reece James was dismissed. That game was level after an hour...

Brighton, also down a man, have edged Nottingham Forest 3-2 in a thriller at the City Ground.

Late goals too at Luton, where they have won a home game for the first time this season, 2-1 over Crystal Palace.

West Ham's comeback has seen them defeat Burnley 2-1 at Turf Moor and Bournemouth have whopped Sheffield United 3-1 away from home.

Brentford vs Arsenal: Countdown to kick-off

17:00

The warm-ups are in full flow in west London with kick-off half an hour away!

Mikel Arteta refuses to keep schtum

16:56

While he awaits the outcome of an FA charge for his post-Newcastle rant, Mikel Arteta has vowed not to keep it buttoned if he feels the need to criticise Premier League referees.

"I am going to speak," said Arteta. "I think you have to be yourself and as a leader you have to be authentic. You cannot be someone that you are not, and this is who I am — here, when I am on the pitch, when I am there.

"And I want to think that we have to talk to make things better, that's why we have meetings and I talk.

"I talked in a really straightforward way two days before that meeting, really straightforward about certain opinions that I had."

Read the full story!

Kai Havertz conundrum continues

16:53 , Marc Mayo

After playing at left-back for Germany last week, Kai Havertz is once again benched by Arsenal today.

Simon recently analysed why this coming run of games could be make or break for the £65m summer signing.

Read the full story!

Brentford vs Arsenal: Video preview

16:48 , Marc Mayo

Simon Collings gives his take on tonight's game from his position at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Brentford roll the dice

16:43 , Marc Mayo

Thomas Frank has given first Premier League starts of the campaign to Saman Ghoddos up front and Yegor Yarmoliuk in midfield.

Vitaly Janelt continues at left-back amid their injury issues.

Mikel Arteta goes on the attack

16:35 , Marc Mayo

Leandro Trossard and Martin Odegaard will start in central midfield today for Arsenal.

Takehiro Tomiyasu drops in at right-back with Ben White only fit for the bench.

Gabriel Jesus is primed to start up top. Kai Havertz and Eddie Nketiah on the bench.

How Brentford line up

16:33 , Marc Mayo

Brentford XI: Flekken; Ajer, Mee, Pinnock, Janelt; Onyeka, Norgaard, Yarmoliuk; Mbeumo, Ghoddos, Wissa

Subs: Strakosha, Goode, Maupay, Zanka, Lewis-Potter, Peart-Harris, Baptiste, Brierley, Olakigbe

Arsenal line-up revealed

16:29 , Marc Mayo

Arsenal XI: Ramsdale; Tomiyasu, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Rice, Trossard; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli

Subs: Hein, White, Cedric, Kiwior, Jorginho, Elneny, Nelson, Havertz, Nketiah

Arsenal team rumours

16:27

Talk before the line-up announcement that Mikel Arteta has named Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus in his team tonight.

Ben White also set to be benched...

That would be pretty front-foot!

Team news coming up!

16:26 , Marc Mayo

Let's find out who is named in the Brentford and Arsenal starting XIs...

Nathan Collins absent for Brentford

16:20 , Marc Mayo

One player who won't be named in the Brentford XI shortly is record signing Nathan Collins.

The Republic of Ireland defender sustained ankle ligament damage while on international duty for his country in their 1-0 Euro 2024 qualifying defeat by the Netherlands in Amsterdam last weekend.

Read the full story!

Arsenal injury worries solved?

16:16 , Marc Mayo

Both Gabriel Jesus and Ben White have been injury doubts ahead of the team being confirmed.

Both have been spotted getting off the team bus in the past few minutes!

The players are in the house!

16:12

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice among those pictured entering the ground a moment ago, with Brentford also rocking up.

Match odds

16:06

Brentford to win: 10/3

Draw: 2/1

Arsenal to win: 4/6

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).

Brentford vs Arsenal: Countdown to kick-off

16:00

We are 90 minutes away from the 90 minutes getting underway in west London!

Team news is expected in about half an hour's time with the team buses due at the ground shortly.

Re-live the early kick-off

15:57 , Marc Mayo

The door has opened for Arsenal to top the Premier League tonight...

Trent Alexander-Arnold struck late for Liverpool to take a 1-1 draw at leaders Manchester City.

Recap the action with our match report!

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