Brentford test awaits Arsenal after Madrid masterclass

Brentford test awaits Arsenal after Madrid masterclass
Brentford test awaits Arsenal after Madrid masterclass

Fresh from their European triumph, Arsenal host Brentford at the Emirates, aiming to keep hold of second place as rotation looms.

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's third goal with teammates during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Arsenal FC at the Brentford Community Stadium on January 01, 2025 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
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Arsenal are set to host Brentford at Emirates Stadium on Saturday, April 12, 2025, with kickoff scheduled for 5:30 PM BST.

This Premier League encounter follows the Gunners’ emphatic 3-0 victory over Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg earlier this week. Brentford, currently positioned 12th in the league, recently secured a goalless draw against Chelsea.​

Match Details:

  • Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025​
  • Kick-off Time: 5:30 PM BST​
  • Venue: Emirates Stadium, London​
  • Broadcast: Live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League​

Team news:

Martin Odegaard of Arsenal celebrates at the final whistle after his team's 3-0 victory in the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Le...
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta may consider squad rotation ahead of the Champions League second leg in Madrid.

Key players such as Bukayo Saka, who recently returned from injury, and Declan Rice, instrumental in the Real Madrid match, might be rested.

Declan Rice of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Ars...
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This could provide opportunities for Leandro Trossard, Ethan Nwaneri, Raheem Sterling, and Jorginho to feature from the start.​

The Gunners will be without Gabriel (hamstring), Kai Havertz (hamstring), Gabriel Jesus (ACL), and Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee), all four of whom are out for the season.

MILAN, ITALY: Riccardo Calafiori of Italy goes down with an injury and is checked on by Antonio Ruediger of Germany during the UEFA Nations League quarterfinal leg one match between Italy and Germany at Stadio San Siro on March 20, 2025. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
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