The new Premier League season gets underway this evening as Brentford host Arsenal.
Competing in the top flight for the first time in 74 years, the Bees have bolstered their squad with the signings of Frank Onyeka and Kristoffer Ajer as the club tests its innovative methods against England’s best.
Much of the responsibility for their success this season rests on the shoulders of striker Ivan Toney, whose 33 goals in the Championship last season were vital as Brentford defeated Swansea in the play-off final.
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Arsenal, meanwhile, enter the new campaign with many of their major issues still yet to be addressed. The club has splashed out £50m on Ben White, but are yet to bring in an attacking midfielder or back-up goalkeeper, and are struggling to move on several fringe players in the squad.
The Gunners made their worst ever start to a Premier League season last year but did show major improvements during the second half of the campaign, and will hope to get off on better footing this time around. Here is everything you need to know:
When is it and what time is kick-off?
The match will get underway at 8pm on Friday 13 August 13 at the Brentford Community Stadium.
How can I watch it online and on TV?
The match will be broadcast on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event.
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What is the team news?
Ivan Toney is fit and will start after a minor injury scare, however, former Arsenal midfielder Josh Dasilva has been ruled out.
Arsenal are without Thomas Partey Gabriel Magalhaes and Eddie Nketiah, but both Ben White and Albert Sambi Lokonga are poised to make their debuts.
Predicted line-ups
Brentford: Raya; Jansson, Ajer, Pinnock; Roerslev, Janelt, Onyeka, Norgaard, Henry; Mbeumo, Toney
Arsenal: Leno; Chambers, White, Mari, Tierney; Xhaka, Lokonga; Pepe, Smith Rowe, Aubameyang; Lacazette
Odds
Brentford - 16/5
Draw - 13/5
Arsenal - 5/6
