Arsenal is back in Premier League action this weekend after a match for the ages against Real Madrid. Mikel Arteta will hope to follow up the historic 3-0 win with a result at home against Brentford.
Whether the looming second leg of the Champions League tie plays a part in Arteta’s selection remains to be seen. But he still has a Premier League title to contest, even if Arne Slot’s Liverpool now looks almost out of sight.
Last week, Arsenal missed the chance to close the gap to nine points, as a weakened team could only draw with Everton. But it has the opportunity to at least briefly move to within eight on Saturday with a win, as Liverpool does not host West Ham at Anfield until Sunday.
With a clash between Liverpool and Arsenal still to come this season, that would suddenly look like a potentially surmountable margin, even with such a short time to go. The primary focus at the Emirates may well be on Europe, but the Premier League is never over until it’s over.
Arsenal, Brentford and indeed Liverpool fans will no doubt all be keen to catch the game. Here’s how you can do so, whether you’re in the US or the UK.
What time is kick-off?
The match kicks off at 5:30 p.m. in the UK. That’s 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time and 9:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
The reverse fixture finished 3-1 to Arsenal, although the Gunners had to come from behind after a goal from Bryan Mbuemo. Arteta has also beaten Brentford in the EFL Cup this season, a 1-0 away win in September.
The referee on this occasion will be Simon Hooper. Adrian Holmes and Simon Long will be the assistants, with Will Finnie as the fourth official and James Bell on VAR duty.
Is the match on TV?
Yes, you can watch Arsenal vs Brentford live on TV in both the UK and the US. For those in the United Kingdom, the game will be available to watch on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
Anyone watching from the US can catch the game on NBC. It’s also available to stream on Peacock.
It will be the second televised game of the day for UK viewers, with Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace in the early kick-off slot. Liverpool will also be on TV on Sunday when it hosts West Ham.
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Where can I catch the highlights?
If you can’t watch the match live, there are a number of places where you’ll be able to catch the highlights after the game is finished. The first port of call is the clubs’ YouTube channels, both of which will upload footage of the main action.
The broadcasters will also put together highlights packages, which will be available on their websites and on YouTube. It’s also worth following them on social media while the game is live, where they will post clips of key events as they happen.
For those who prefer the radio, the match will be broadcast in the UK on BBC Radio 5 Live. In the US, listeners can tune into SiriusXM.
Early team news
Arteta has pledged “normal” rotation against Brentford, insisting the Champions League will not influence his thoughts. But the likes of Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard were benched against Everton ahead of the first leg versus Real Madrid, so it’s hard to say what the manager will do this time.
His hand will be forced to a certain extent, with a number of players missing through injury. Saka and Declan Rice have both been passed fit, but there are a number of long-term absentees, including Gabriel, Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, and Takehiro Tomiyasu. Riccardo Calafiori misses out as well.
For Brentford, former Liverpool player Fabio Carvalho is sidelined, as are Igor Thiago and Josh Dasilva. Aaron Hickey and Gustavo Nunes are nearing returns but are unlikely to feature against Arsenal.
