Arsenal knows that the Champions League is within touching distance, and the visit of Brentford presents a perfect opportunity to kill two birds with one stone.
The Gunners will remember vividly that they lost the first game of the season to the Bees, and this weekend’s meeting will be a chance for revenge.
But most importantly, there are three points at stake that will give the north London side the advantage in this season’s quest to finish in the top four.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been tasked to return the club to the elite competition, and they might never get a better chance given the inconsistency of Manchester United, the dwindling form of Tottenham and the lack of depth at West Ham.
So, with everything still to play for, the Gunners returned to training after their weekend’s game against Chelsea was called off due to the Blues being involved in the Club World Cup.
