Brentford vs Arsenal: Preview, Team News and Predicted Lineup

The Premier League title race heats up as league leaders Arsenal travel to the Gtech Community Stadium to face an in-form Brentford tonight, February 12, 2026.
The Gunners hold a six-point lead over Manchester City, while the Bees sit in 7th, dreaming of a European spot after a stunning 3-2 comeback win against Newcastle.

Match Preview

Arsenal arrive in West London on the back of four consecutive wins, most recently a dominant 3-0 victory over Sunderland. Mikel Arteta’s men have become defensive stalwarts, eyeing their fourth consecutive clean sheet. However, the “Gtech” has never been an easy place to visit; Brentford are full of confidence under Keith Andrews, having won four of their last five matches.
The tactical battle will likely see Arsenal attempting to dominate possession through Martin Zubimendi and Declan Rice, while Brentford look to exploit the wings through the pace of Dango Ouattara, who has scored in back-to-back games.

Team News

Brentford

• Suspensions: Kevin Schade serves the second of his three-match ban.
• Ineligible: Reiss Nelson cannot play against his parent club.
• Injuries: Long-term absentees include Fábio Carvalho (knee), Antoni Milambo (knee), and Josh Dasilva (knee).
• Returnees: Igor Thiago is expected to lead the line after recovering his scoring touch.
  Arsenal
• Major Blow: Kai Havertz is ruled out for several weeks with a muscular injury.
• Injury Doubts: Captain Martin Ødegaard (muscle) and Bukayo Saka (hip) face late fitness tests. Leandro Trossard is also a doubt after limping off against Sunderland.
• Absentees: Mikel Merino (foot) and youngster Max Dowman (ankle) remain out.
• Possible Changes: Viktor Gyökeres is likely to start after a brace off the bench last weekend, while Piero Hincapié could replace Riccardo Calafiori at left-back.

Predicted Lineups

Brentford (4-2-3-1)
Manager: Keith Andrews

Kelleher; Kayode, Van den Berg, Ajer, Henry; Janelt, Henderson; Ouattara, Jensen, Lewis-Potter; Igor Thiago.

Arsenal (4-3-3)
Manager: Mikel Arteta
Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapié; Eze, Zubimendi, Rice; Madueke, Gyökeres, Martinelli.

Match Info:

• Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
• Venue: Gtech Community Stadium
• Referee: John Brooks

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