Not so long ago, any meeting of Arsenal and Brentford would have been seen as a chance for the Bees’ main man, Ivan Toney, to earn a move to the Emirates. But as the Gunners hit a great patch of form, one man has made Arsenal fans forget about Toney.Mikel Arteta’s team has been on a winning streak in 2024, setting a historic record by scoring 30 or more goals in their first seven matches of the calendar year. A key contributor to Arsenal’s recent success has been Kai Havertz, who has excelled both upfront and in midfield.##NAJAVA_MECA_7939299##Havertz’s standout performances have been crucial for Arteta and his side, with the German player showcasing his versatility and adaptability across different positions on the pitch. “It also shows his character and how he has dealt with all those question marks. He showed the attitude all the time when things were not that good in certain phases of the game, but he continued to work hard, and that’s why he’s loved by everybody here. And then we can see his quality and intelligence on the pitch and the contribution he’s having to the team, so we’re very happy with him.”Despite initial criticisms and challenges, the former Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen player has proven himself to be a valuable asset to the team, showing Arteta some qualities reminiscent of past Arsenal legends like Dennis Bergkamp, Robin van Persie, and Dimitar Berbatov. Arteta has praised Havertz for his overall contribution to the team, highlighting not only his goals and assists but also his work rate, aggression in high presses, and physical qualities. Havertz’s evolution and impact have been evident, reflecting Arsenal’s confidence in his abilities and his significant role in the squad.Arteta🗣️ “Havertz is him” pic.twitter.com/P1eiRM7Rpd— LANCË (@lancelotbryan) March 6, 2024 Arteta is optimistic about Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli’s fitness, suggesting they will be available for selection. However, goalkeeper David Raya will be ineligible to play against his parent club. Additionally, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Takehiro Tomiyasu are likely to remain unavailable for selection.For Brentford, Toney is deemed fit to start, providing a boost to their attacking options. Bryan Mbeumo may potentially return from injury later this month. Unfortunately for manager Thomas Frank, several players remain sidelined for both teams due to various injuries. Ethan Pinnock, Aaron Hickey, Kevin Schade, Rico Henry, Josh Dasilva, and Ben Mee are among those unavailable. PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 28Saturday15:30: (1.87) Man.Utd. (3.60) Everton (4.20)18:00: (2.55) Wolverhampton (3.45) Fulham (2.90)18:00: (1.80) Crystal Palace (3.70) Luton (5.00)18:00: (1.35) Bournemouth (5.30) Sheffield Utd (8.00)20:30: (1.23) Arsenal (6.50) Brentford (12.0)Sunday16:00: (2.45) Aston Villa (3.70) Tottenham (2.90)17:00: (1.65) West Ham (3.70) Burnley (5.60)17:00: (1.80) Brighton (3.70) Nott.Forest (5.00)18:45: (3.05) Liverpool (3.70) Man.City (2.35)Monday23:00: (2.00) Chelsea (3.70) Newcastle (3.90)***odds are subject to change***
