- With just one game on the docket to open the EPL season, Brentford made their first appearance in the top flight since just after World War II a successful one defeating Arsenal 2-0.
- Greg was the only one to back the Bees in the opener. Ivan Toney was unable to score or assist either of Brentford's two tallies but played the full 90 minutes and drew several key fouls that put the victors in prosperous positions for set pieces.
- The five remaining participants went with Gunners' attacking options to mixed results. Andrew and Matt got the short straw with Folarin Balogun (6.6) who was subbing for an ill Alexandre Lacazette.
- Nicolas Pepe (6.9) did slightly better for Scott and Ryan with 83% passing accuracy and 3 key passes.
- However, Trevor made the most of a bad day for Mikel Arteta's men with a 7.2 from Emile Smith-Rowe, the third-highest output for an Arsenal player in the match.
- The optimal pick for this match would have been Brentford's Sergi Canos who netted an 8.7 with a goal in a full 90 minutes.
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