High-flying Brentford face their biggest test of the season as they welcome league leaders Arsenal, who could see their points advantage cut down by three points before they play away from home on Thursday.
Brentford are undoubtedly overperforming based on the pre-season expectations, as the Bees find themselves in seventh place in the Premier League, level with last season's champions, Liverpool. Brentford's home record has been excellent, so it won't be an easy game for the Gunners, as the Bees have lost only twice at home this season and have won seven. Keith Andrews' side have won their last two league fixtures, beating Newcastle United (2-3) and Aston Villa (0-1), although they did lose their recent home game against Nottingham Forest (0-2).
The Premier League leaders have shown excellent mentality to win their last four matches, after failing to beat Manchester United (2-3). The Gunners have recorded six points from their last two league games, without conceding and while their attacking credentials have been questioned, they have scored seven goals in their last two league games. The away side are unbeaten in their last four games away from home in the Premier League, while scoring first in six of their last eight games.
This won't be a walkover for the Gunners, considering how strong Brentford have been this season at home, but we are backing Arsenal for the win here. The away side are unbeaten in the last nine meetings between the sides, and less than 2.5 goals have been scored in five of the last seven games between the two sides.
Brentford 0-1 Arsenal.
