Arsenal Face Brentford in Premier League: Pre-Match Statistics
The upcoming Premier League match between Arsenal and Brentford has garnered significant attention from football fans and pundits alike. According to the BBC, the two teams have a rich history of encounters, with Arsenal losing just one of their 10 home games against Brentford in all competitions. This solitary loss occurred in April 1938, when Brentford secured a 2-0 victory at Highbury.
In their most recent meeting, Brentford got the better of Arsenal, winning 2-0 in their first-ever Premier League match in August 2021. However, since then, the Bees have lost five of their last six encounters against the Gunners in the competition, with one draw. As reported by the BBC, Arsenal have been in impressive form in London derbies, losing just one of their last 15 Premier League matches in the capital. This loss was a 1-0 defeat against West Ham in February. The Gunners have scored at least five goals in five of these 15 matches, showcasing their attacking prowess.
Brentford, on the other hand, have shown signs of improvement in their away London derby matches. The BBC notes that the Bees have won their last two away London derby matches in the Premier League, having lost seven in a row on the road before this. Furthermore, Brentford have been in excellent form on the road, winning five of their last six Premier League away games. Their only exception in this run was a 1-2 loss at Newcastle United in their last match.
Arsenal’s defensive record has been impressive since the start of December, with the team conceding just 12 goals in their 18 Premier League games. They have only conceded more than once in one of these games, a 2-2 home draw against Aston Villa. In contrast, Brentford have been efficient in front of goal, scoring 51 goals from 359 shots in the Premier League this season. This translates to a conversion rate of 14.2%, the highest of any side in the division this term.
The individual form of certain players is also worth noting. Bukayo Saka has been directly involved in 12 goals in his last 11 home games for Arsenal in the Premier League, scoring six goals and providing six assists. Christian Nørgaard has also been influential for Brentford, either scoring or assisting 50% of the team’s Premier League goals against Arsenal. As the BBC reports, Saka has been directly involved in 15 goals in his last 17 London derby appearances in the Premier League, with eight goals and seven assists to his name.
In conclusion, the upcoming match between Arsenal and Brentford promises to be an exciting encounter. With both teams boasting impressive statistics and individual form, it will be interesting to see how they match up against each other. As the BBC notes, Brentford have conceded 47 goals from 548 shots faced this season, a rate of 8.6%, with only Nottingham Forest conceding a lower ratio of goals to shots faced in the competition. With these statistics in mind, Arsenal will look to capitalize on their impressive form and secure a victory against Brentford.
