Arsenal have gone unbeaten in 12 straight midweek top-flight games which sees them top of the Premier League and Champions League under manager Mikel Arteta.
Goals from Martin Zubimendi and Viktor Gyokeres saw them pick apart Sunderland in a 3-0 win at the weekend and now they will seek to continue this form against The Bees.
The Gunners still hold a healthy three-point lead at the top despite Manchester City winning against Fulham this week as they seek to extend that gap back to six points.
Captain Martin Odegaard (other) and star forward Bukayo Saka (Groin/Hip/Pelvic Injury) both missed the victory against Sunderland will both be out for this clash as they recover ahead of this weekend’s FA Cup clash with Wigan.
Also in midfield, Arteta will be without Mikel Merino (ankle / foot), Max Dowman (ankle / foot) and Leandro Trossard (other) who was removed from the pitch in the Sunderland game.
Thankfully, Gabriel Jesus and Havertz recently returned, giving Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta more options in both midfield and attack as he rotates his side for the clash.
Brentford have only been beaten in back-to-back Premier League home games once since the start of the 2024-25 season in what should be a tough test for Arteta and his title chasing side.