13/08/2021
Preview: Brentford vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, line-ups.
The 2021-22 Premier League season gets underway at the Brentford Community Stadium on Friday night, as the newly-promoted Bees play host to London rivals Arsenal.
Brentford possible starting lineup:
Raya; Jansson, Ajer, Pinnock; Roerslev, Janelt, Onyeka, Norgaard, Henry; Mbeumo, Toney
Brentford pre-season form:
WWDLWW
Arsenal possible starting lineup:
Leno; Chambers, White, Mari, Tierney; Xhaka, Lokonga; Saka, Smith Rowe, Pepe; Balogun
Arsenal pre-season form:
LDWWLL
We say: Brentford vs Arsenal GG
Goals are there to be had on the opening night, with Toney desperate to prove that he can perform at the top level while Arsenal's young crop seek to emulate the absent Aubameyang and Lacazette.
With the roar of the Brentford faithful behind them, Frank's men are certainly capable of making their first-ever Premier League encounter one to remember, but we still think the quality of the visitors will shine through during a hard-fought success