Arsenal imply enterprise in the beginning of 2024/25 and are aiming to keep up their 100% report within the Premier League after they welcome Brighton to the Emirates.
The Gunners have confirmed to be mightily environment friendly to start the brand new season, with a snug win over Wolves adopted up by a vengeful overcome Aston Villa, who they misplaced to twice final season.
Arsenal have gears to maneuver by and Brighton will put them by their paces this weekend. The Seagulls look reborn underneath Fabian Hurzeler and, like Saturday’s opponents, have received their opening two video games of the season.
Mikel Arteta won’t be making wholesale adjustments to his beginning XI, however there could also be a refined adjustment or two. Here is the lineup he may choose for Brighton’s go to.
GK: David Raya – Raya might have produced his greatest Premier League efficiency in Arsenal colors final weekend as he performed a key function within the Gunners’ large away win. The Spaniard is 2 for 2 on the subject of clear sheets.
RB: Ben White – The already adored White went additional up within the estimations of Arsenal supporters when he booted the ball at John McGinn final weekend after the Scotsman had completed the identical to William Saliba.
CB: William Saliba – Talking of, Saliba was glorious final weekend having began the season poorly in opposition to Wolves.
CB: Gabriel – It has been a gradual begin to the season for Gabriel, who now has competitors within the type of Riccardo Calafiori. For now, the Brazilian stays the agency primary option to associate Saliba.
LB: Jurrien Timber – Timber produced a reasonably rusty begin final weekend, however Arteta ought to persevere with the Dutchman and permit him to rise up to hurry as soon as extra. Calafiori is an alternative choice, however Timber ought to get the nod given his one-on-one talents and the presence of Yankuba Minteh down Brighton’s proper.
DM: Thomas Partey – The Ghanaian presents simple high quality in possession however much less management at transitions and within the build-up. Arsenal have coped with the trade-off to this point, but it surely will not be lengthy till Partey is out of the beginning XI.
CM: Declan Rice – The £105m man is easing into the brand new season following a busy summer time. He is appeared leggy within the opening two video games and Arteta now has Mikel Merino to name upon. Rice will not be popping out of the XI, although.
CM: Martin Odegaard – The Arsenal captain has impressed on this fixture as of late, however the dogmatic Hurzeler will make a concerted effort to make sure Odegaard would not dictate proceedings.
RW: Bukayo Saka – Saka has delivered a lot of Arsenal’s key moments in the beginning of the brand new season, recording three contributions by two video games. The Gunners’ starboy has Jack Hinshelwood in his sights.
ST: Kai Havertz – Arteta will flip to Havertz to penetrate Brighton’s excessive defensive position on Saturday. Manchester United could not profit from the house surrendered in behind, however Havertz is great at timing his runs and will have loads of pleasure.
LW: Leandro Trossard – Gabriel Martinelli struggled final weekend and his alternative, Trossard, made a direct impression off the bench. The Belgian ought to begin in opposition to his former membership this weekend.
