The venue for the first Premier League match of 2025 is the Gtech Community Stadium as Brentford host London rivals Arsenal.Last time out, the Bees collected a rare point on the road with a 0-0 draw

Arsenal vs. Brentford has been one of the more underrated fixtures in the Premier League since the Bees got promoted under Thomas Frank. The Bees dominated the Gunners in their first game back in the top flight back in 2021, but since then the Gunners are 5-1-0. Don't let the overall record deceive you, this fixture is tightly contested.

Arsenal take on Brentford in the Premier League on New Year's Day. Preview includes team news, predicted lineups, how to watch on TV and more.

Arsenal will look to kickstart the New Year in style and close the gap on Liverpool at the top of the table when they face Brentford today. Mikel Arteta’s side picked up much-needed wins against Crystal Palace and Ipswich Town over the Christmas period after their disappointing 0-0 draw with Everton earlier in December.

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The Gunners will be looking to start 2025 on a high note as they face a Brentford side struggling for form but are solid at home in the Premier League

Bryan Mbeumo (No. 5 in the Premier League with 10 goals) and Brentford FC play at home against a defensively tough Arsenal FC side (conceding just 16 total goals this season, first in the Premier

Check out how to watch Brentford v Arsenal in the Premier League, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.

Arsenal currently sit nine points adrift of Liverpool at the top of the Premier League and will be hoping to start 2025 with a bang as they take on Brentford. Making the short journey west of London, Thomas Frank's side have been steady through the opening 18 league games amassing 24 points.

The Sporting News has everything you need to know about the Brentford vs. Arsenal match including a prediction and the betting odds.