Mikel Arteta made significant changes for this London derby, managing a squad that had just seen off Sunderland. Notable absences from the starting XI included and Martin Ødegaard , who were named as substitutes alongside Jurrien Timber .
Arsenal's push for the Premier League title hit a speed bump as they were held to a by a determined Brentford side at the Gtech Community Stadium on February 12, 2026. The result leaves the Gunners with a four-point lead at the top of the table. Fri, Feb 13 Match Summary Arsenal - Brentford
Arsenal now look ahead to a critical run-in as Manchester City continues to apply pressure from second place. Meanwhile, Brentford remains in the hunt for a European spot, sitting in 7th place and maintaining their reputation as a "giant-killer" on home turf. Mikel Arteta made significant changes for this London