Former Tottenham star Darren Bent has warned Arsenal about Brentford key men Ivan Toney and Bryan Mbeumo ahead of their clash on Sunday. The Gunners will be hoping they can improve upon their previous result against the Bees at their ground last season in an opening day defeat.
Should they manage to take all three points, Mikel Arteta's men will sit top of the Premier League table heading into the international break. Despite that hope, the Spaniard has praised his opponents heading into the clash: "I think they are a really good side.
"What Thomas [Frank] and the staff have done there, not only this year but over the years is remarkable. The way they have performed and the results they've got against the top clubs, at home in particular, just sets the tone for what is going to happen on Sunday. We are going to have to be at our best to beat them."
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In Brentford, The Gunners face a tactically astute and well organised with a devastating frontline. If they are to get a result, former England striker Bent has warned that keeping Toney and Mbeumo quiet will be the key to victory.
Speaking on TalkSPORT, he said: "Brentford will not be an easy game because we've seen what they can do. They're unbeaten in their last three in the league, smashed Leeds last time out 5-2. They've got one of the most in-form strikers in this country right now in Ivan Toney. He just got the call-up [to the England squad] which means he's bouncing.
"Great finisher, strong, causes problems, but it's not just him as well, they've got good players in that squad, Brentford. Bryan Mbeumo, him as well, them two [Mbeumo and Toney] together are so strong, powerful, they cause problems, and it's gonna be a difficult game for Arsenal."
The pair were problematic for Manchester United earlier in the season, with the Bees running riot against them in a 4-0 victory. Ahead of the game, Bent has suggested that Arsenal approach the game similar to another victory this season.
"I think Arsenal's mindset has got to be one of which they showed in the first game of the season against [Crystal] Palace away, which was a game they also lost last season, but I think Arsenal can go there and win."
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