Arsenal will head into Wednesday’s game against Brentford nine points behind league leaders Liverpool.

Manager Mikel Arteta will know that a win is a must to stay in the picture for the title but their opponents won’t be an easy nut to crack.

The Bees have the second-best home record in the Premier League this season, having only suffered their first loss at the Gtech Community Stadium last week against Nottingham Forest.

Press the next page as we predict the Gunners’ starting eleven for their match on New Year’s Day.