Brentford v Arsenal live stream, Sky Sports, Friday 13 August, 8pm BST
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The 30th Premier League season kicks off on Friday night as newly promoted Brentford host Arsenal.
It's the first time the Brentford Community Stadium, which opened last year, will be at full capacity for a competitive game - and it could hardly be a more momentous occasion, as the Bees return to the top flight after 74 years away.
As for the Gunners, it's fair to say they won't look back on 2020/21 with great fondness, having finished eighth for the second season running - and missed out on European football for the first time in 25 years.
Both sides should have plenty of motivation to hit the ground running when they step out under the lights in West London, then.
Mikel Arteta could hand debuts to summer signings Ben White and Albert Sambi Lokonga, while Bukayo Saka could start after starring for England at the Euros.
However, Arteta has been dealt a double blow by the news that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette will both miss out through illness - joining injured trio Eddie Nketiah, Thomas Partey and Gabriel on the sidelines.
Brentford boss Thomas Frank, meanwhile, will be without former Arsenal youngster Josh Dasilva - the midfielder has been struggling with a hip issue - but record signing Kristoffer Ajer should start in a back three.
And keep an eye out for Ivan Toney, who's poised to make his top flight bow after top-scoring in the Championship last season with 33 goals.
Kick-off is at 8pm BST and the game is being shown live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event in the UK.
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