Having benefitted from playing before Manchester City in the previous two gameweeks, Arsenal will be forced into a state of reaction when they take on Brentford on Thursday night.
The Gunners’ nine-point lead was cut back to six after City’s stunning late show at Anfield, and Pep Guardiola’s side could move to within a victory of the Premier League leaders when they host Fulham 24 hours before Arsenal’s short trip across London.
