Arsenal travel to face Brentford on New Year's Day in the only Premier League fixture of the holiday.
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.
Kai Havertz proved to be the late game hero not once, but twice against the Bees both home and away. The German comes in after scoring the winner against Ipswich Town and looks to be a pivotal force in carrying Arsenal without Bukayo Saka.
Frank's Brentford comes into the tie 12th in the league level on points with Tottenham. They've scored the same amount of goals as Newcastle United and Manchester City, but they concede a heavy amount as well. Only Leicester City, Southampton, Ipswich Town and West Ham United have conceded more goals this season so far.
The Gunners scored five goals in two of their last three away fixtures, so they'll be roaring to start 2025 on a strong note and prove they can challenge Liverpool in the second half of the season for the title.






