Brentford vs Arsenal: Gunners could move top of Premier League on Arteta’s 200th game in charge – kick-off time, team news and how to follow
Arsenal will be eyeing a place at the top of the Premier League when they take on Brentford in a London derby on Saturday evening.
With Manchester City and Liverpool facing each other earlier in the day, live on talkSPORT, the Gunners may be handed the opportunity to move above them in the table.
But Mikel Arteta’s side will need to win their game no matter what happens as they look to build on a 3-1 win over Burnley before the international break.
They take on Thomas Frank’s men who have turned their season around in recent weeks, however, they head into this one off the back of a 3-0 defeat to Liverpool.
Could we see Kai Havertz play at left-back for Arsenal this weekend?
Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann shocked fans as he decided to name the 24-year-old as part of the defence in his lineup against Turkey.
But the Gunners man silenced the doubters after only five minutes as he scored the opener.
Following the match, Nagelsmann said: «Kai said he wanted to do it, wanted to try it — for a first time in an unfamiliar position, he did extremely well.»
So considering Havertz was keen on playing there, will that encourage Arteta to try it out?
Arsenal’s left-backs usually come inside and join the midfield, meaning the German may suit the role and it could be a position that ignites his form.
Brentford saw the return of Ben Mee last time out after he returned from a spell out.
Keane Lewis-Potter and Charlie Goode continued their recovery in a behind-closed-doors friendly alongside Ivan Toney who returns from his ban soon.
Rico Henry remains out long-term though, and so do Josh Dasilva and Kevin Schade.
For Arsenal, Fabio Vieira is banned after receiving a straight red card against Burnley.
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