Arsenal tackle Brighton and Hove Albion on the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, hoping to get again to profitable methods within the Premier League.
The Gunners’ six-game profitable run in all competitions ended final weekend once they misplaced to Aston Villa at Villa Park within the Premier League. Mikel Arteta’s males adopted up the defeat at Aston Villa with a 1-1 draw with PSV Eindhoven of their remaining Champions League group-stage sport in midweek.
Having seen Liverpool leapfrog them on the summit of the league, Arteta shall be in search of a constructive response from his boys in opposition to Brighton, who’re eighth within the desk and head to north London after advancing to the final 32 of the Europa League.
Arsenal Crew Information
Gabriel Martinelli is match and accessible to face Brighton after lacking the Champions League sport at PSV Eindhoven attributable to sickness, Mikel Arteta confirmed in his press convention. Nevertheless, Mohamed Elneny is not going to be concerned after selecting up a minor hamstring downside in midweek.
Arsenal are nonetheless with out Thomas Partey, Fabio Vieira, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Jurrien Timber.
Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Brighton (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper
David Raya will begin in aim after being rested in midweek, with Aaron Ramsdale that includes in opposition to PSV Eindhoven. The Spaniard should produce a high show to maintain a clear sheet in opposition to a potent Brighton assault.
Defence
William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes ought to proceed their robust partnership on the coronary heart of Arsenal’s defence on Sunday. They should be on their toes all through the sport to maintain Evan Ferguson quiet.
Ben White and Oleksandr Zinchenko are anticipated to characteristic at right-back and left-back, respectively. The duo should assist the central defenders, keep defensively switched on and supply inventive aptitude going ahead.
Midfield
As for the midfield unit, Declan Rice will characteristic because the defensive midfielder. The England worldwide will look to interrupt up opposition assaults and supply a base for inventive gamers like Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz to thrive in superior positions. The trio shall be aiming to take management of the sport as shortly as potential and dictate phrases in opposition to a well-drilled Brighton outfit.
Emile Smith Rowe returned from an harm layoff in opposition to PSV Eindhoven earlier this week, and he might get some minutes on Sunday. Jorginho, too, might characteristic within the second half if Arteta decides to shore up his midfield.
Assault
Gabriel Martinelli is match to characteristic after recovering from sickness, and the Brazilian ought to take up the left-wing spot. Bukayo Saka didn’t characteristic off the bench in opposition to PSV attributable to some discomfort however Arteta didn’t point out something about his harm within the press convention, which means the England worldwide ought to be match to begin on the precise flank.
Up high, Gabriel Jesus is predicted to exchange Eddie Nketiah, who scored within the 1-1 draw with PSV within the Netherlands. Nketiah might come off the bench within the second half when the Gunners require attacking aptitude and power in opposition to Roberto de Zerbi’s aspect.
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