Arsenal will be Brentford's first top-flight opponents in an otherwise tough start for the Gunners after the Premier League fixtures for the new season were revealed on Wednesday morning.
Mikel Arteta's side host Chelsea in the second week of action before travelling to champions Manchester City in a tricky opening period before the first international break.
The north London derbies against Tottenham are pencilled in for September 25 at home and January 15 away, while Arsenal conclude the season by hosting Everton in what is a relatively kind run-in.