Arsenal will look to restore their six-point lead over Manchester City when they visit Brentford in the Premier League this evening.
City put the pressure back on Mikel Arteta’s side with a convincing 3-0 win over Fulham on Wednesday evening.
But the Gunners will head to west London full of confidence after impressive wins against Leeds and Sunderland in recent weeks.
Arteta will be hoping to call upon captain Martin Odegaard after his two-game absence from the side, but Arsenal are expected to be without Kai Havertz after he picked up a fresh muscle injury.
Metro’s LIVE matchday blog will bring you all the build-up, confirmed team news and starting XIs, goal updates and minute-by-minute coverage
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February 12, 2026 6:40 pm
Team news coming shortly
Ben Fleming
So, we’ll have team news in about five minutes, and all eyes will be on those forward positions for Arsenal, particularly as we’re expecting Havertz to miss out.
The Gunners face League One side Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup on Sunday, so you’ll expect them to keep a strong XI tonight and rotate at the weekend but we shall see…
February 12, 2026 6:35 pm
It’s a wet one
Ben Fleming
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Speaking as someone who just got soaked walking back from the shops, it is rather wet out there tonight.
Let’s hope the rain has passed through by kick-off…
February 12, 2026 6:31 pm
Early Arsenal team news
Ben Fleming
Mikel Arteta was coy on the fitness of Leandro Trossard, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Odegaard in his pre-match press conference, but Arsenal will hope to have one, if not all three involved tonight.
We do know that Mikel Merino will miss out, while reports suggest that Kai Havertz will also be unavailable, having picked up a fresh muscular injury.
February 12, 2026 6:26 pm
How to watch Brentford vs Arsenal on TV
Ben Fleming
You can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1 with streaming also available through the Discovery+ app
If not, stay right here with us and we’ll bring you all the live updates.
February 12, 2026 6:25 pm
What time does Brentford vs Arsenal kick-off?
Ben Fleming
Brentford vs Arsenal kicks off tonight (Thursday 12 February) at 8pm.
February 12, 2026 6:23 pm
Good evening!
Ben Fleming
Hello and welcome to Metro’s live coverage of the Premier League clash between Brentford and Arsenal.
Stay with us for all the build-up, team news and match updates from west London.
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