Arsenal host Brentford at the Emirates knowing exactly what’s at stake, the chance to control the pace of the Premier League. The draw with Chelsea left an uncomfortable feeling in a team that had been rolling past everyone with authority, but the lead is still solid, the unbeaten run is intact and their home form remains one of the most impressive in Europe. On the other side, Brentford arrive carrying a stat that almost sums up the entire matchup, they haven’t beaten Arsenal away in league play since 1938.
Arsenal keep winning when it matters
The performance against Chelsea didn’t please anyone, and you could see how much the recent stretch took a toll on the team. Facing Tottenham, Bayern and Chelsea in such a short span isn’t something you get through without paying a price. Arsenal had to grind out the draw with a precise header from Mikel Merino. Even so, they’re still leading the league comfortably and showing a level of consistency that very few teams can match.
At the Emirates, that advantage grows even more. They’ve won nine of ten home matches this season, including seven in a row. The most striking number is the defense, only two goals conceded at home in the entire 2025–26 Premier League campaign.
Brentford rely on Igor Thiago’s spark
Brentford’s season has been almost bipolar. At home, they grow, create chances, score and turn tight matches into wins. Their frantic performance against Burnley proved that. Igor Thiago is in brilliant form, hitting 10 goals in just 13 games, an unprecedented mark for the club in the Premier League.
Away from home, though, everything changes. They’ve lost five of their last six road games, always with the defense exposed and struggling in basic situations. They haven’t kept a clean sheet in five straight matches and give up far too many chances, something that’s usually fatal against a league leader. And then there’s the weight of history. Arsenal have a seven match unbeaten streak against the Bees since 2021 and hold both a technical and emotional advantage.