Mansion Sports – The Premier League 2025/2026 matchweek 14 will present a pivotal moment for Arsenal as they prepare to host Brentford at the Emirates Stadium.

This London Derby is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 3 December 2025 at 19:30 local time.

After navigating a demanding run of fixtures against major rivals, the Gunners arrive with strong motivation following their 1-1 draw against Chelsea. Brentford, meanwhile, travel to North London with rising confidence after a convincing 3-1 victory over Burnley.

Team Conditions Ahead of the Match

Arsenal

Under normal circumstances, securing a point at Stamford Bridge would be considered a positive outcome, especially given Chelsea’s competitive form in major fixtures. 

However, for Arsenal, the result was seen as a missed opportunity. Despite being favourites, they initially fell behind before Mikel Merino equalised with a sharp header.

Their slight performance dip appears to stem from a challenging sequence of matches against Tottenham Hotspur, Bayern Munich, and Chelsea. Even so, Arsenal still sit comfortably at the top of the table with a five-point advantage.

Their confidence remains reinforced by an impressive home record—nine wins from ten matches at the Emirates this season. 

Their run of 17 unbeaten matches since a narrow defeat to Liverpool in August also reflects strong consistency. 

Additionally, Arsenal boast the best defensive home record in the league, conceding only two goals throughout the campaign.

Brentford

Brentford enter this match facing a major challenge, as their away performances remain an issue with five losses from their six matches on the road. Nevertheless, their strong win over Burnley provides positive momentum.

One of Brentford’s bright spots is Igor Thiago, who is in remarkable form with ten goals in thirteen Premier League matches, making him the fastest Brentford player to reach double digits in a league season.

However, Brentford’s historical record against Arsenal remains unfavourable. Their last away win against the Gunners occurred in 1938, and since 2021, they have failed to defeat Arsenal in seven consecutive league meetings.

Arsenal vs Brentford Lineups for December 2025

Arsenal (4-3-3)

Injuries continue to trouble Arsenal’s defensive line, with William Saliba sidelined due to an issue sustained in training. Gabriel Magalhães is also doubtful with a hamstring problem.

The attacking line still cannot rely on Leandro Trossard and Kai Havertz, who are undergoing recovery. 

However, the squad can rotate effectively with the returns of Noni Madueke, Martin Ødegaard, and Viktor Gyökeres, all of whom are expected to start.

Myles Lewis-Skelly may also be deployed from the opening whistle should Riccardo Calafiori miss out due to card accumulation.

Arsenal Starting XI

Brentford (5-2-1-2)

Brentford are unable to field Reiss Nelson due to loan regulations. Other players such as Fabio Carvalho, Antoni Milambo, and Josh Dasilva remain out with long-term injuries extending into next year. Although Igor Thiago was initially a doubt, he is expected to start.

Manager Keith Andrews is likely to maintain a five-at-the-back system to cope with Arsenal’s intensity, aiming to limit the hosts’ attacking pressure.

Brentford Starting XI

The match promises high intensity as Arsenal seek to extend their home dominance while Brentford aim to secure a crucial result to stabilise their position in the middle of the table.