7M - Match Preview: Brentford vs Arsenal – Match Details, and Stakes

Arsenal, determined to maintain their position at the Premier League summit, travel to face Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Thursday night.

Mikel Arteta's side holds a six-point lead heading into matchday 26, although second-placed Manchester City could have reduced that gap to three points prior to this fixture. Meanwhile, Brentford, under Keith Andrews, have been one of the season's surprise packages. Sitting seventh, they aim to bolster their unexpected European qualification charge with a positive result.

Match Information

Kick-off Time: Thursday, February 12, at 8:00 PM (UK time).

Venue: Gtech Community Stadium.

Stakes for Both Teams

Brentford, widely tipped for relegation before the season, have enjoyed a remarkable campaign. With 39 points, they are level on points with sixth-placed Liverpool (trailing on goal difference) and just four points off the top five. A win would significantly bolster their pursuit of European football.

For Arsenal, the mission is clear: strengthen their grip on the title race. Regardless of Manchester City's result against Fulham the previous night, Arteta will demand a victory to move closer to the club's first Premier League crown since 2004.

Key Context & Viewing Details

Brentford have been strong at home, losing only twice in the league all season at the Gtech. However, Arsenal have an excellent record at this ground, winning all four of their visits since Brentford's promotion victory in the 2021-22 season opener.

Highlights from the match will be available on the FootballOnTNT X (formerly Twitter) account, with extended highlights posted on the TNT Sports Football YouTube channel later the same night.