Brentford v Arsenal predicted XIs and subs as Gunners handed injury boost

Brentford and Arsenal are set to resume Premier League action tomorrow after all matches were postponed last weekend following The Queen’s death.

The Gunners have started the season brilliantly and have won four of their opening fix matches, however will have bad memories of their last trip to the Brentford Community Stadium.

The two teams met on the opening day of the 2021/22 campaign in the Bees’ first ever Premier League match and the hosts went onto claim a shock 2-0 win over Mikel Arteta’s side.

However, Arsenal’s recent form will give them plenty of confidence - as well as the return of a key man to their midfield.

Here are the predicted line-ups of Brentford and Arsenal ahead of tomorrow’s clash...

Brentford

GK - David Raya

David Raya has been one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League since Brentford were promoted last year and is unlikely to lose his place in the line-up anytime soon.

RB - Aaron Hickey

Aaron Hickey has been an ever-present figure in Brentford’s defence following his summer move from Bologna.

CB - Pontus Jansson

The Brentford captain will remain in the team to lead them out against Arsenal.

CB - Ben Mee

Ben Mee is another summer signing that has quickly found comfort in the Brentford starting XI.

LB - Rico Henry

Rico Henry finishes up the backline after making six appearances this season.

CM - Mathias Jensen

Mathias Jensen is one midfielder that has remained in a changing Brentford midfield this season.

CM - Vitaly Jenelt

Vitaly Jenelt has started Brentford’s last two matches after Christian Norgaard was sidelined, with the 28-year-old expected to remain out this weekend.

CM - Shandon Baptiste

Shandon Baptiste has taken Jay Dasilva’s place in the starting XI and will be eager to keep his place against Arsenal.

RW - Bryan Mbeumo

Bryan Mbeumo scored his second goal of the season against Leeds United and will hope to make it three tomorrow.

LW - Keane-Lewis Potter

Keane Lewis-Potter will be hoping to make his third consecutive start for Brentford after being forced to settle for a place on the bench in the opening weeks of the season.

ST - Ivan Toney

Ivan Toney has been Brentford’s main man this season with five goals in six games - earning himself a place in the England squad.

SUBS - Thomas Strakosha, Mads Roerslev, Mikkel Damsgaard, Kristoffer Ajer, Mathias Jorgensen, Yoanne Wissa, Josh Dasilva, Sergi Canos

Arsenal

GK - Aaron Ramsdale

The England international continues to be Arsenal’s number one in between the sticks.

RB - Ben White

Ben White has been brilliant at right-back this season, with Takehiro Tomiyasu remaining on the bench.

CB - William Saliba

The Frenchman has been excellent for Arsenal in what is proving to be a breakthrough campaign for him.

CB - Gabriel

Gabriel is another member of a young backline that has performed very well this season.

LB - Kieran Tierney

Oleksandar Zinchenko is once again sidelined with a calf injury so Kieran Tierney will return to the line-up.

CM - Thomas Partey

Thomas Partey has been out injured since Arsenal’s win over Bournemouth last month but could return to the fold this weekend.

CM - Xhaka

Xhaka has looked very comfortable in the Gunners’ midfield this season and has been a key figure in their positive start.

CAM - Martin Odegaard

Martin Odegaard looks to be at his very best this season - scoring three goals in the Premier League.

RW - Bukayo Saka

Bukayo Saka has three goal contributions in the Premier League this season and remains irreplacable in Mikel Arteta’s plans.

LW - Gabriel Martinelli

The Brazilian has shone over the past couple of months and is combining very well with the likes of Odegaard and Saka.

The former Man City striker has really hit the ground running since joining Arsenal and will look to bag his fourth goal in six matches tomorrow.