Arsenal will look to restore their six-point lead over Manchester City when they visit Brentford in the Premier League this evening. City put the pressure back on Mikel Arteta’s side with a convincing 3-0 win over Fulham on Wednesday evening. But the Gunners will head to west London full of confidence after impressive wins against Leeds and Sunderland in recent weeks. Arteta has welcomed Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka back onto the bench after the injuries but are without Kai Havertz and William Saliba tonight due to injury and illness, respectively. Metro’s LIVE matchday blog will bring you all the build-up, confirmed team news and starting XIs, goal updates and minute-by-minute coverageArrow MORE: Why William Saliba is not playing for Arsenal against Brentford todayArrow MORE: Darwin Nunez and former Arsenal player axed from Al Hilal squad by Simone InzaghiArrow MORE: John Terry makes Tottenham manager prediction amid Roberto De Zerbi and Mauricio Pochettino links

Source: Metro February 12, 2026 20:18 UTC