Writing in his predictions column on the BBC, Chris Sutton has attempted to predict the result of Arsenal vs Brentford this weekend.
The Gunners suffered just their second loss of the season last week as they fell to a 1-0 defeat a Goodison Park, while Brentford have been on a tear as of late, not losing in the Premier League since November.
This will undoubtedly be a tricky game for Arsenal, but Sutton believes that Mikel Arteta’s side will come away with a 2-1 win.
ARSENAL TO WIN 2-1
Sutton predicted a 2-1 victory for Arsenal.
“This is a really interesting game because of Arsenal’s last result, their defeat at Everton, and Brentford’s form – they are unbeaten for nine games now,” Sutton wrote.
“The Gunners are the only team who have beaten the Bees on their own patch this season – a really impressive 3-0 win in September which was the first real statement that Mikel Arteta’s side meant business in the title race.
“Arteta could really do with a similar result this time, to get back on track after that Everton defeat before Manchester City visit Emirates Stadium next Wednesday.
“Last week was as poor a performance as I have seen all season from the Gunners, who didn’t really dictate the game or ever look like they were in control.
“They absolutely need to bounce back from that, and I think they will – but it will not be easy, because Brentford are streetwise, well organised and carry a real attacking threat.
“The Bees will be a handful, but Arsenal will find a way to win.”
BOUNCE BACK
Arsenal need to bounce back after losing to Everton, and they have a great chance of doing just that here.
Martin Odegaard told The Telegraph this week that the Gunners’ training sessions since the Everton loss have been the best for a while, and they’ll need to carry that level through to this game.
At the Emirates, Arsenal are certainly favourites, and it wouldn’t be surprising at all if they edged this one and ended Brentford’s unbeaten run.
