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Arsenal's trip to London rivals Brentford on Saturday will be shown live on TNT Sports - despite the game kicking off at 5:30pm.
As per the Premier League's agreement with its UK broadcast partners, the Saturday 5:30pm game is shown live on Sky Sports. It was initially decided this Saturday's 5:30pm fixture would be the clash between Manchester City and Liverpool at the Etihad.
Brentford's home clash against Arsenal, meanwhile, was picked for the Saturday 12:30pm slot, which belongs to TNT Sports. Yet the fixtures were switched around when Greater Manchester Police raised concerns about crowd trouble at the Etihad.
City and Liverpool were forced to condemn fan behaviour after a 15-year-old girl was left with a head injury when a missile was thrown during a Carabao Cup game last December. It wasn't the first time crowd trouble had flared between the two clubs.
To limit the possibility of crowd trouble, the Premier League have switched the timing of Saturday's games in Manchester and west London. Yet the broadcasters haven't switched, which is why Brentford's clash with Arsenal will be shown live on TNT Sports.
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When is Brentford vs Arsenal?
Brentford vs Arsenal will take place on Saturday, November 25. Kick-off at the Gtech Community Stadium is at 5:30pm (UK time).
The Bees have done well against the Gunners since their promotion to the Premier League in May 2021, taking four points from their four meetings. Arsenal won their most recent encounter in the Carabao Cup in September thanks to Reiss Nelson's solitary goal.
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Is Brentford vs Arsenal on TV?
Yes. The game will be shown live on TNT Sports. Coverage will start at 4:45pm (UK time) on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports UHD Ultimate.
How can I watch Brentford vs Arsenal?
Customers in the UK can watch the Premier League fixture by subscribing to TNT Sports. Click to discover how.
Brentford vs Arsenal team news
Brentford defender Nathan Collins won't be available for Saturday's game after suffering ankle ligament damage while playing for the Republic of Ireland. Mikkel Damsgaard isn't expected to be involved either, as he continues his recovery from knee surgery.
Full-backs Aaron Hickey (hamstring) and Rico Lewis (knee) are still getting over their long-term injuries, while Ivan Toney remains suspended for breaching the Football Association's betting rules. The Brentford star and Arsenal target will return in January.
As for the Gunners, Martin Odegaard will be available after recovering from a concussion. Gabriel Jesus is also fit again after a hamstring injury, having featured for Brazil during November's international break. And Ben White should be available for Mikel Arteta.
Thomas Partey may not play again in 2023 due to his hamstring complaint, while Emile Smith Rowe's knee is still causing him problems. Fabio Vieira won't feature on Saturday after his red card against Burnley, and David Raya can't play against his parent club.