
Arsenal will look be looking to swiftly return to winning ways against Brentford on Wednesday evening at the Emirates. Mikel Arteta's side came from behind to draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, while the Bees beat Burnley 3-1 - their second win in November.
Can the hosts maintain their five point lead at the top of the table? Our Premier League football expert Nathan Joyes provides his thoughts and best bet for the match.
Arsenal extended their unbeaten run to 17 matches across all competitions when collecting what could be a crucial point at the weekend vs Chelsea. Mikel Arteta's aim was to not lose the match, and he was helped out when the hosts were reduced to 10, thanks to Mikel Merino's second half equaliser.
Back at the Emirates, it's difficult to not see Arsenal extending their winning run. The Gunners have won their last seven - conceding just twice - but also beating Spurs 4-1 and Bayern 3-1 over the last couple of weeks.
Momentum is in their favour and confidence is sky high within the camp right now. With players returning from injury, Arsenal's squad depth should serve them well during this hectic Christmas period.
Can anyone stop Arsenal right now? It's difficult to oppose what Arteta has created this season.
Many expected Brentford to struggle this campaign after their squad was raided in the summer but after 13 matches they sit safely in the middle of the pack.
In fact, the Bees are just three points outside the Champions League places. But having lost five of their six away matches this season, there's work to be done if they are to have a successful campaign.
However, Brentford do head into this fixture on the back of a 3-1 win against Burnley. Igor Thiago has scored five in his last three matches, including a brace last time out and the Brazilian forward will certainly be a threat to Arsenal's back line.
Arsenal haven't lost to Brentford in their last five meetings (W4 D1) but were held to a 1-1 draw at the Emirates last season. It isn't often a fixture that produces too many goals, with three of those five producing under 2.5 - and two of those seeing just one goal.
Arsenal are formidable at home, while Brentford can't stop losing on their travels. Will it be another easy win for the hosts? Nathan Joyes has looked at the Premier League betting for this match and provided his best bet below.
Arsenal (1/3 with Betfred) are once again a short price at home to win - and it's hard to disagree with the bookmakers.
They have simply been electric at the Emirates, scoring four past Spurs and Atletico Madrid this season - as well as three against Bayern. Clean sheets have dried up a little in recent weeks, yet they have only conceded two in their last five home matches. Back against Arsenal if you dare.
And while Brentford (10/1) with Betano) head into this match on the back of a win, there's a huge gulf in quality between Arsenal and Burnley. Throw in the fact Brentford can't pick up a point on the road, conceding an average of two per match, it doesn't look good for the Bees midweek.
With that being said, Arsenal can go about their business and a comfortable win by a two goal margin is the most appealing at the price, having landed in six of their last seven home wins.
TIP: Arsenal -1.5 handicap at 1/1 with BetMGM.
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