Premier League: Brentford vs. Arsenal Odds, Preview, and Picks (Jan 1)

It has been a seamless transition back into the title race for Arsenal over festive period, as they have once again moved into the prime spot to track down Liverpool. The Gunners will kick off 2025 on New Year’s Day when they travel to Brentford.

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How To Watch

• When: Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM ET
• Where: Gtech Community Stadium, London, England
• How To Watch: NBC

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Odds

Match Result	Odds
Brentford	+550
Draw	+375
Arsenal	-225

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Match Preview

The first match of the new year will be staged at the Gtech Community Stadium this week, as Arsenal look to record a third straight win.

The Gunners have moved to within six points of Liverpool at the summit, although, they have played a game more than their title rivals. Arsenal continued to showcase their credentials at the summit on Friday, as they recorded a hard-fought 1-0 win over Ipswich at the Emirates. However, they will need to improve on New Year’s Day if they are to get the better of Brentford.

The Bees will be hoping for a positive start to the new calendar year after failing to win in their last three in the Premier League. Brentford were last in action playing out a 0-0 draw at Brighton on Friday.

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Brentford recorded a famous 2-0 win against Arsenal in the first Premier League meeting between the sides in August 2021. However, since then, Arsenal are unbeaten in the last five meetings, winning four times over that period. The Gunners have also won on their last three trips to Brentford across all competitions without conceding a goal.

Arsenal will be playing their ninth straight match in London, which is their longest sequence of fixtures in the capital in league history.

Brentford have started the year with a league win in the last five years. However, Arsenal have lost their first game of a calendar year in just one of the last nine years.

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Brentford vs. Arsenal Picks

This will be a good test for Arsenal at the Gtech Community Stadium on New Year’s Day. However, injury issues are restricting the progress being made by the Bees, and that could be telling once again against a Gunners side going in the right direction.

Free Pick:

• Arsenal