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Tony Mogan
Published December 3, 2025 6:00pm
Updated December 3, 2025 7:49pm
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Arsenal welcome Brentford to the Emirates tonight as they look to re-establish a five point lead at the summit of the Premier League.
After a bruising draw for the Gunners against Chelsea on Sunday, Manchester City (just about) made the most of it to hold on and beat Fulham at Craven Cottage on Tuesday.
The gap at the top is two points ahead of kick-off but Arsenal can spring clear again with a win over the Bees.
Keith Andrews’ side have already beaten Liverpool, Manchester United and Newcastle United this season – albeit with all those wins coming at home.
It is one of six Premier League games taking place this evening with third place Chelsea in action against Leeds United.
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Sort: Newest first Oldest first December 3, 2025 7:48 pm Arsenal 1-0 Brentford Tony Mogan16 mins | Arsenal want this wrapped up early tonight. Brentford are pinned back again, not getting a sniff of the ball – White springs into space down the right but fires into the side netting.
December 3, 2025 7:43 pm Arsenal 1-0 Brentford Tony Mogan11 mins | Is this man Arsenal’s best striker? It’s a lovely move down the right with Madueke backheeling into the path of the overlapping White who lifts the cross in from the right.
Merino’s run across his man is perfect, as is the header that beats Kelleher
December 3, 2025 7:41 pm GOAL! Arsenal 1-0 Brentford (Mikel Merino, 10 mins) Tony MoganMikel Merino is at it again!
December 3, 2025 7:39 pm Arsenal 0-0 Brentford Tony Mogan8 mins | Arsenal dominating the ball as you might expect. Brentford holding a good shape but already that backline is being put under pressure.
December 3, 2025 7:35 pm Arsenal 0-0 Brentford Tony Mogan4 mins | Arsenal have their first corner of the game which Rice swings in. Schade clears and Brentford ease the pressure with a free kick awarded their way.
December 3, 2025 7:32 pm Arsenal 0-0 Brentford Tony Mogan2 mins | Early menace from Arsenal as Martinelli lifts the ball in looking for Odegaard but Yarmoliuk scoops it out of his path.
December 3, 2025 7:30 pm KICK-OFF! Tony MoganAnd we are underway at the Emirates.
December 3, 2025 7:23 pm Arsenal’s fixture run before Christmas Tony MoganIt is certainly busy for Arsenal leading up to Christmas but looking at the fixture list, it could be worse.
Saturday’s trip to in-form Villa is definitely a tough test but a trip to Club Brugge in the Champions League four days later should allow Mikel Arteta to rest members his squad.
A home game against Wolves follows on 13 December before a visit to Everton on 20 December. Arsenal must then squeeze in a Carabao Cup quarter-final meeting with Crystal Palace before Christmas hits.
December 3, 2025 7:19 pm Ben White back in the picture Tony MoganIt’s the first time we have seen Ben White in the starting XI since the opening weekend of the season.
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December 3, 2025 7:17 pm A well-earned rest of Saka
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It’s no surprise to see Arteta make some changes tonight and with a level of extra protection around Bukayo Saka perhaps, he was always likely to be one of them.
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December 3, 2025 7:12 pm Man City close the gap at the top
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They almost made a meal of it, but Man City left west London with all three points on Tuesday night, surviving a Fulham fightback to win 5-4.
This isn’t Pep Guardiola’s first rodeo – here’s how he sees the title race shaping up heading into Christmas.
Pep Guardiola makes Chelsea title race statement after Manchester City avoid Fulham scareDecember 3, 2025 7:03 pm 12 teams in action tonight Tony Mogan
It is a stacked evening up and down the country. Here’s what’s cooking tonight.
Brighton vs Aston VillaBurnley vs Crystal PalaceWolves vs Nottingham ForestLeeds United vs ChelseaLiverpool vs Sunderland
December 3, 2025 6:54 pm Hincapie and Mosquera at the back tonight Tony MoganAn easier evening in store for these two tonight?
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December 3, 2025 6:47 pm When is Gabriel Magalhaes fit again?
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Gabriel Magalhaes limped off with a thigh injury playing for Brazil earlier this month with the end of December looking to be his most likely return date.
‘With Gabi, there are still some weeks to go,’ Arteta said last week.
Speaking on Gabriel again on Tuesday, Arteta said: ‘Big Gabi is doing very well as well, but that’s weeks as well.’
December 3, 2025 6:41 pm Mikel Arteta’s big dilemma up front Tony MoganViktor Gyokeres is fit and available – but Mikel Merino once again leads the line for Arsenal tonight.
Is the Gunners boss just biding his time with his summer signings’ fitness… or is the Spaniard simply his best option up top?
Metro’s Ben Fleming dug into one of Arsenal’s biggest dilemmas ahead of kick-off.
Viktor Gyokeres is back for Arsenal – but has Mikel Merino given Mikel Arteta a selection dilemma?December 3, 2025 6:34 pm Saliba misses out again Tony Mogan
William Saliba has not been passed fit having picked up a knock in training ahead of the game with Chelsea at the weekend.
It means Cristhian Mosquera and Piero Hincapie start again at the heart of defence.
December 3, 2025 6:24 pm Saka and Gyokeres on the bench for Arsenal Tony MoganViktor Gyokeres is among the subs again today with Mikel Arteta keeping faith in Mikel Merino.
Bukayo Saka is handed a rest with Noni Madueke starting in his place on the right. There is also a return to the starting XI for captain Martin Odegaard.
December 3, 2025 6:21 pm Confirmed Brentford XI to face Arsenal Tony MoganKelleher; Kayode, Pinnock, Van den Berg, Ajer, Henry; Jensen, Yarmoliuk, Janelt; Schade, Dango.
Subs: Valdimarsson, Henderson, Thiago, Onyeka, Collins, Lewis-Potter, Damsgaard, Arthur, Donovan
December 3, 2025 6:17 pm Confirmed Arsenal XI to face Brentford Tony MoganRaya, White, Mosquera, Hincapie, Calafiori, Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard, Madueke, Martinelli, Merino
Subs: Arrizabalaga, Timber, Lewis-Skelly, Norgaard, Nwaneri, Eze, Saka, Jesus, Gyokeres
December 3, 2025 6:11 pm How Arsenal could line up tonight Tony MoganWith Saliba a doubt and Gabriel Magalhaes out until the end of December, Mikel Arteta may have to use the pairing of Cristhian Mosquera and Piero Hincapie again tonight.
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