Brentford and Arsenal have named their starting sides for the final game of the midweek Premier League schedule on Thursday.

The Bees can move up to sixth with victory, while the leaders move three points clear of second-placed Manchester City.

The Citizens won 3-0 at home to Fulham on Wednesday, while third-placed Aston Villa are three points behind after a 1-0 home win over Brighton & Hove Albion on the same night.

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To the west…

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— Arsenal (@Arsenal) February 12, 2026

Brentford confirm starting squad against Arsenal

Forward Kevin Shead is suspended for Brentford and winger Reece Nelson is ineligible to play against his parent club.

Midfielders Fabio Carvalho, Antoni Milambo and Josh DeSilva have long-term injuries.

Brentford Starting XI: Kelleher, Kayode, Ajer, van den Berg, Henry, Yarmolyuk, Genelt, Ouattara, Jensen, Lewis-Potter, Thiago

Brentford substitute: to follow

Arsenal confirm starting squad against Brentford

Winger Bukayo Saka and midfielder Martin Odegaard returned to the bench for Arsenal after injuries, missing home wins against Chelsea and Sunderland last week.

Centre-back William Saliba is not involved as the hosts make four changes following Saturday’s 3-0 win over the Black Cats.

Midfielder or forward Mikel Marino has undergone foot surgery and winger Max Domin is out with an ankle problem.

Arsenal starting XI: Raya, Timber, Mosquera, Gabriel, Hincapie, Rice, Zubimendi, Maduke, Eze, Trossard, Gyokares

Arsenal replacement: Arrizabalaga, White, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelley, Norgaard, Odegaard, Martinelli, Saka, Jesus

How to Watch Brentford vs Arsenal: TV Channel, Live Online Stream

Kick-off on Thursday is at 20:00 GMT (15:00 ET / 12:00 PT), with live TV coverage on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate in the UK.

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Brentford vs Arsenal Stats

• Brentford’s seven-match unbeaten run at the GTech Stadium ended with a 2-0 loss to Nottingham Forest in their last home league game.
• Since the start of last season, they have only lost two consecutive home league games, the first being a 2-0 loss to Nottingham Forest and then Arsenal.
• In their first game in the competition in August 2021, their first ever Premier League win came against Arsenal.
• Since then, they are winless in their last eight against the Gunners (D2 L6).
• One of their last 11 home London derbies in the Premier League has resulted in a win (D6 L4), going seven without a win since a 2–1 win over Crystal Palace in August 2024.
• Igor Thiago has scored nine goals in his last 10 Premier League home games, picking up four braces along the way. Only Erling Haaland (5) has scored multiple goals in more different home matches this season
• This is Brentford’s fourth Premier League game on Thursday – they lost 2-0 at Tottenham in December 2021, beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 in May 2025 and drew 0-0 with Spurs last month.
• Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has won 41 of his 67 Premier League London derbies as a manager, the best win rate (61%) for at least 20 in charge.
• Overall, only Arsene Wenger (106 from 194 games) and Jose Mourinho (42/70) have won more London derbies than the Spaniard.
• One of their last 23 Premier League London derbies has resulted in defeat (W17 D5).
• Since the start of 2022/23, they have lost one of their 20 away games against London sides (W14 D5).
• Despite Arsenal being unbeaten in their last 12 Premier League games on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday (W9 D3), they are without a win or a goal (D1 L2) in any of their last three on Thursdays.
• Arteta’s side have won their last three trips to Brentford by an aggregate score of 7-1
• Bukayo Saka has been involved in 35 goals in 63 Premier League London derbies (17 goals, 18 assists), the third most of any Arsenal player behind Thierry Henry (55) and Dennis Bergkamp (38).

What’s next for these teams? Brentford, Arsenal fixtures

Brentford visit non-league Macclesfield The FA Cup Fourth round on Monday (19:30), a day after Arsenal host third-tier strugglers Wigan Athletic (16:30) at the same stage of the competition.