Brentford vs Arsenal: Predicted lineup today and confirmed team news

Gyokeres in a good form heading into tonight’s game (Picture: Getty)

Arsenal have fresh injury problems heading into another crucial Premier League clash with Brentford tonight.

The gap at the summit of English football is back to three points after Manchester City’s confident win over Fulham on Wednesday night.

But the Gunners can widen the gap again if they become only the third team to beat Brentford at the GTech Community Stadium this season.

Mikel Arteta has been without Bukayo Saka for the last three games after he pulled up in the warm-up ahead of the win over Leeds United with a hip issue.

Martin Odegaard meanwhile has sat out of the last two after picking up an issue in the same game at Elland Road.

The Arsenal boss gave little away on the pair when he spoke to the press on Wednesday but reports have suggested Saka may be held back for the north London derby against Tottenham on 23 February.

There are also doubts over Leandro Trossard who was forced off against Sunderland at the weekend.

Saka has missed the last three games (Picture: Getty)

Arteta was dealt another blow on Wednesday with news that Kai Havertz has picked up another knock .

The Germany international missed the first-half of the season after undergoing knee surgery in August but has looked bright in his seven appearances since returning to action this year.

A fresh muscle issue could now rule him out of the next four matches, including the derby.

Arsenal also remain without Max Dowman who is still recovering from an ankle injury with Mikel Merino a long-term absentee having undergone foot surgery this week.

Arsenal take on Wigan Athletic on Sunday in the FA Cup in a game where you would expect Areta to make wholesale changes – as was the case in the previous round against Portsmouth.

We expect Arteta to go full strength tonight where possible given the chance to rest key personnel at the weekend.