Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has warned that his team will face a difficult challenge when they take on Brentford in the Premier League later today. Speaking during his pre-match press conference, Arteta praised Brentford’s performances this season and said the London rivals have become a strong and well-organised side, especially at home. He described them as a “top team” and stressed that Arsenal must be fully focused if they want to come away with a positive result.
Arteta explained that matches like this are important in the title race and that his players must concentrate on their own football rather than looking at other results. He said consistency, discipline and the right mindset will be key as the season enters a demanding stage. According to the Arsenal boss, every game now feels like a final, and small mistakes can make a big difference in the league standings.
The manager also gave updates on Arsenal’s injury situation ahead of the Brentford clash. He confirmed that Bukayo Saka, captain Martin Ødegaard and Leandro Trossard are all being closely monitored by the medical team. Their availability will be decided after final fitness checks before kick-off. Arteta said the players are improving but did not guarantee that all of them will feature in the match, adding that the club will not take unnecessary risks.
Young midfielder Max Dowman remains unavailable as he continues to recover from an ankle injury. Arteta said the teenager is making good progress and could return to training soon. Arsenal will also be without midfielder Mikel Merino, who recently had surgery on his foot and is expected to be sidelined for several months.
Arteta also spoke about the pressure managers face in modern football, following recent changes in the Premier League. He expressed sympathy for coaches who lose their jobs and described football as a tough environment where results often decide everything in a short space of time.
As Arsenal travel to the Gtech Community Stadium, the match is expected to be a competitive London derby with both teams eager for points. Brentford will be looking to use their home advantage, while Arsenal aim to keep their title hopes alive with another strong performance.
Fans will be watching closely for the final team news as kick-off approaches, with fitness decisions likely to play a major role in how the game unfolds later today.
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