Brentford vs Arsenal: Keith Andrews Alters Lineup for Premier League Showdown

Brentford vs Arsenal: Keith Andrews Alters Lineup for Premier League Showdown

Brentford’s head coach, Keith Andrews, has announced a lineup change ahead of the high-stakes match against Arsenal. This Premier League showdown will take place on Thursday night at 8 PM, and fans can catch the live action on TNT Sports.

Key Changes in Brentford’s Lineup

In a strategic adjustment, Yehor Yarmoliuk will take the midfield position, replacing Jordan Henderson, who will move to the bench. This marks the only alteration from the squad that secured a victory against Newcastle United last weekend.

Additionally, Luka Bentt has been named on the bench, with Reiss Nelson unavailable to face his parent club, Arsenal.

Brentford’s Starting XI

The lineup for Brentford includes:

  • Kelleher
  • Kayode
  • Ajer
  • van den Berg
  • Henry
  • Janelt
  • Yarmoliuk
  • Jensen
  • Lewis-Potter
  • Thiago
  • Ouattara

Brentford Bench

The substitutes for the Bees include:

  • Valdimarsson
  • Hickey
  • Pinnock
  • Henderson
  • Collins
  • Damsgaard
  • Donovan
  • Furo
  • Bentt

Arsenal’s Notable Presence

Arsenal features former Brentford goalkeeper David Raya in their starting lineup. In a significant return, Christian Nørgaard, the ex-captain of Brentford, is now on the bench for Arsenal. This match marks his first visit back to the Gtech Community Stadium.

Arsenal’s Starting XI

Arsenal will field the following players:

  • Raya
  • Timber
  • Mosquera
  • Gabriel
  • Hincapié
  • Eze
  • Zubimendi
  • Rice
  • Madueke
  • Gyökeres
  • Trossard

Arsenal Bench

The substitutes for Arsenal include:

  • Arrizabalaga
  • White
  • Calafiori
  • Lewis-Skelly
  • Nørgaard
  • Ødegaard
  • Martinelli
  • Saka
  • Jesus

This matchup promises to be an exciting encounter as both teams aim for critical points in the Premier League standings. Fans and analysts alike will be keenly observing the strategies employed by both Keith Andrews and Mikel Arteta as the game unfolds.