Arsenal without three players for Brentford clash

Arsenal are set to be without three players for Saturday's Premier League clash against Brentford at home.

The north London giants are currently five points ahead of Manchester City at the top of the table with a game in hand.

They will be hoping to extend the lead tomorrow. Prior to the game, Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has provided an injury update.

Emile Smith Rowe and Reiss Nelson are nursing minor injuries and Arteta has said that they are not ready to make the squad.

The same goes for Gabriel Jesus, who has just returned to individual training after a long absence due to a knee surgery.

Arteta has insisted that the Brazilian has only started the recovery process and he is unlikely to be rushed back to action.

The Gunners beat Brentford by a convincing 3-0 scoreline on the road earlier this season, but they face a tougher test.

The Bees are unbeaten in their last nine games and this has included a shock 2-1 win over Pep Guardiola's side on the road.