Arsenal return to Premier League action this Saturday, April 12, 2025, hosting Brentford at the Emirates Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 17:30 BST.
The Gunners are riding high after a commanding 3-0 victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final first leg, with standout performances from Declan Rice and Mikel Merino.
Manager Mikel Arteta, however, remains focused on the league, emphasizing the importance of maintaining momentum.
Despite the midweek triumph, he may rotate the squad to manage player fitness ahead of the second leg in Madrid. Key players like Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice, who sustained minor knocks, are expected to be available but might start on the bench.
Defensive options are limited due to injuries to Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori, and Takehiro Tomiyasu, while forwards Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus remain sidelined.
Brentford, currently 12th in the league, face their own injury challenges, missing Igor Thiago, Fabio Carvalho, and Joshua Dasilva. However, they have shown resilience on the road, winning five of their last six away matches.
Bryan Mbeumo, who scored in the reverse fixture, will be a key threat for the Bees.
Historically, Arsenal have dominated this fixture, winning four of the last five meetings. The Gunners have also been strong in London derbies, losing just one of their last 15, with 12 wins and two draws .
The Opta supercomputer gives Arsenal a 56.4% chance of victory, reflecting their strong home form and Brentford's inconsistent performances .
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.