Arsenal host Brentford at Emirates Stadium, London on Tuesday, Jan 5 at 8:30 PM in a top-four clash that could have significant title implications. Both sides are separated by just 3 points in the Premier League, making this one of the more consequential fixtures of the season.

Arsenal come into this fixture in red-hot form (4W from last 5). Brentford travel drawing too many games (3D in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Arsenal head into this on the back of a defeat, while Brentford arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

History strongly favours Arsenal here — they've won 7 of 10 previous meetings against Brentford, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 1–1 draw. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.6 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Arsenal a slight edge, but Brentford are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.