By Danong
Arsenal travel to Brighton to take on the Seagulls at the Amex Stadium and really have to win to keep their title hopes alive and put some pressure on Liverpool who play tomorrow.League leaders Liverpool have a commanding lead in the title race, 6 points ahead of the Gunners with a game in hand.
Brighton had a brilliant start to the season, but have struggled since then. They last won a game in November. Their results since then are disappointing.
For Arteta and the boys, they're unbeaten in 12 games with 9 wins and 3 draws.
Reports suggest Brighton could be without James Milner, Jack Hinshelwood, and Ferdi Kadioglu. Danny Welbeck and new signing Diego Gomez are not expected to feature. Mats Wieffer, Pervis Estupinian and Adam Webster could be available for this fixture.
Arsenal, on the other hand, will definitely be without Bukayo Saka, Ben White, and Takehiro Tomiyasu. Jurrien Timber misses the game due to suspension.
Kai Havertz, who was out ill when Arsenal played Brentford, could return. Raheem Sterling could make the matchday squad, having returned to training.
The two major decisions to be made are whether to reinstall Havertz in the starting eleven and who will replace Timber at right back.
Arsenal's forward line is producing the goods so far with Jesus and Martinelli both scoring in the away win at Brentford. I would expect that they will continue as will Nawneri who deserves to keep his place in the team.
Havertz may return in the starting 11 as a left sided midfielder so that Partey can play at right back.
Alternatively Arteta may opt to keep Havertz out and continue with Merino in midfield.
I'd expect Arteta to play this starting XI:
- Raya
- Partey, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori
- Rice, Merino, Odegaard
- Nwaneri, Jesus, Martinelli
Arsenal have historically dominated Brighton, with the H2H stats suggesting so:
- Brighton wins: 8
- Draws: 6
- Arsenal wins: 17
I'm feeling confident and predicting a 2-0 win for Arsenal, with an incoming Thomas Partey masterclass at right back.
The two major decisions to be made are whether to reinstall Havertz in the starting eleven and who will replace Timber at right back.
Arsenal's forward line is producing the goods so far with Jesus and Martinelli both scoring in the away win at Brentford. I would expect that they will continue as will Nawneri who deserves to keep his place in the team.
Havertz may return in the starting 11 as a left sided midfielder so that Partey can play at right back.
Alternatively Arteta may opt to keep Havertz out and continue with Merino in midfield.
I'd expect Arteta to play this starting XI:
- Raya
- Partey, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori
- Rice, Merino, Odegaard
- Nwaneri, Jesus, Martinelli
Arsenal have historically dominated Brighton, with the H2H stats suggesting so:
- Brighton wins: 8
- Draws: 6
- Arsenal wins: 17
I'm feeling confident and predicting a 2-0 win for Arsenal, with an incoming Thomas Partey masterclass at right back.
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