Brentford vs Arsenal is going to be the final match of gameweek 26 of the 2025/26 Premier League, and it’s going to be one with potentially major repercussions on the title race when the two sides meet on Thursday evening.
The Brentford vs Arsenal match should be a really eventful clash, with the Gunners looking to maintain a steady lead at the top of the Premier League table over Manchester City.
However, with the Bees having maintained a highly impressive home record this season and grinding their way to fighting for a top-six place this season, Arsenal need to produce a particularly efficient performance to get three points from this match.
Match Details
Gtech Community Stadium
London, England
Thursday, 12 February 2026
20:00 PM GMT
Confident Brentford Look To Pull off Stunning Result Against High-Flying Arsenal
The Brentford vs Arsenal should be a pretty entertaining London derby between the two sides, who are both equally determined to get a win to bolster their own objectives.
Brentford have punched above their weight under Keith Andrews in the 2025/26 season, currently in seventh place, five points off the top four.
The Bees might’ve won just two of their last five matches, but they’ve proven to be a tough nut to crack on their home turf, defeating the likes of Liverpool and Manchester United at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Brentford will look to frustrate Arsenal by keeping a sturdy defensive shape and then hitting them hard on counter-attacks in efforts to get a win.
Arsenal, meanwhile, have picked up their form by winning their last few matches in style, but consistency is key for them to grab the title.
Arsenal have won four of their last five matches against Brentford, and look to keep that impressive run going by producing a hard-fought win to keep their title charge on track.
Could The Dangerous Igor Thiago Unleash Misery Onto Sturdy Arsenal?
The Brentford vs Arsenal match will also be witness to the brilliant Igor Thiago going up against Arsenal, who have kept 13 clean sheets in the 2025/26 season so far and have the best defensive record in the division.
It’s time for the Brazilian forward to prove what he’s really capable of, as he goes up against countryman Gabriel Magalhaes and his tight defensive line in an effort to help his side get the win.
Thiago has scored 17 goals in 25 Premier League games this season, with only Erling Haaland outscoring him.
He has proven to be extremely ruthless in the final third, and the Brentford forward must lock in to be smart with his movement and positioning to get on the end of chances and finish them off clinically to be able to help his side get a win over the league leaders.
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In-Form Viktor Gyokeres Determined To Seal Another Win for Arsenal
Viktor Gyokeres appears to have significantly picked up his form for Arsenal in 2026, having scored six goals in all competitions since the turn of the year, and he’s proving to be a difference-maker for the Gunners as well.
The Swedish forward is coming into the Brentford vs Arsenal clash in hot form following a brilliant brace off the bench in Arsenal’s recent win over Sunderland, bolstering his confidence levels.
Gyokeres needs to keep up his momentum by troubling the defenders with his physicality and off-the-ball movement, as the Swedish star aims to keep finishing off chances with grace to help seal another crucial win for the Gunners.
Brentford vs Arsenal Injuries
Brentford Injuries: Fabio Carvalho, Joshua Dasilva
Arsenal Injuries: Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino, Max Dowman
Brentford vs Arsenal Predicted Lineups
Here are our Brentford vs Arsenal predicted lineups.
Brentford Predicted XI: Caoimhin Kelleher (GK), Michael Kayode, Kristoffer Ajer, Seep van den Berg, Rico Henry, Jordan Henderson, Vitaly Janelt, Marco Jensen, Dango Outtara, Keane Lewis-Potter, Igor Thiago
Arsenal Predicted XI: David Raya (GK), Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Piero Hincapie, Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard, Viktor Gyokeres
Main Photo
Credit: IMAGO/Visionhaus
Recording Date: 03.12.2025
