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Leaders Arsenal continue their title quest against a Brentford side that has won just once on the road so far this season. BBC Sport examines some of the key themes before their meeting at Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal are back at the Emirates for their first midweek Premier League fixture of the season, as they take on Brentford. The Gunners retained their six-point lead over Chelsea at the top of the table on Sunday, but Manchester City‘s 3–2 win against Leeds United the day before means their advantage at the summit was trimmed to five.
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Arsenal first smashed Spurs then belittled Bayern Munich last week but even though they sat at the top of the table when they turned up at Stamford Bridge, it still felt like it could be a defining afternoon.
Liverpool’s 1–0 victory over West Ham United was enough for Opta to predict a fourth place finish for the Reds. Only earning around 63 points in a title defence is a nightmare sophomore season on the touchline for Arne Slot, but the Dutchman can claim Champions League football as a small consolation.
Kane has faced Arsenal 21 times in all competitions, scoring 15 goals and netting two assists during his time with Tottenham Hotspur, but this will be his first time facing them as a member of Bayern Munich.
Mikel Arteta has been told Arsenal have the ‘best player in the Premier League’ after the Gunners continued their title charge with a routine win over Brentford. Arsenal restored their five-point lead at the top of the table with a 2-0 victory over London rivals Brentford on Wednesday night.
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