Arsenal can transfer again to the highest of the Premier League desk with a win over Brighton on the American Categorical Stadium this night.
Manchester Metropolis have drawn first blood this weekend within the title race. Pep Guardiola’s facet have moved degree on factors with leaders Liverpool after coming from behind to beat Crystal Palace 4-2 on Saturday lunchtime.
With Liverpool not taking part in Manchester United till Sunday afternoon, Arsenal can now leapfrog their rivals and go one level clear on the prime with victory over Brighton on the South Coast this night.
Mikel Arteta rested a few of his key gamers for Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Luton City on the Emirates Stadium in midweek however the Spanish coach has recalled his large weapons immediately.
David Raya retains his place between the sticks whereas Ben White, William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes all retain their locations within the again 4. Oleksandr Zinchenko additionally retains his place at left-back so Jacub Kiwior has to make-do with a spot among the many substitutes.
Thomas Partey made his first begin in a number of months on Wednesday night time however the Ghanaian worldwide makes manner for Jorginho within the holding position. Declan Rice was given a breather in opposition to Luton however he’s recalled to begin immediately.
Emile Smith Rowe obtained the MOTM award in midweek in what was his first league begin of the season. Nonetheless, he has to make do with a spot on the bench this night.
Bukayo Saka was pressured to overlook Arsenal’s win on Wednesday after selecting up a knock in opposition to Manchester Metropolis final weekend. Nonetheless, the England ace is match to return on the right-wing versus Brighton. Which means Reiss Nelson makes manner after a uncommon begin in opposition to Luton.
Leandro Trossard drops to the bench with Gabriel Jesus recalled on the left wing. Which means Gabriel Martinelli is left on the bench with Kai Havertz conserving his place up entrance for Arsenal.
Listed below are the confirmed line-ups:
Brighton
Verbruggen; Lamptey, Van Hecke, Dunk, Estupinan; Gross, Baleba; Adingra, Moder, Enciso; Welbeck
Subs: Igor, Joao Pedro, Lallana, Barco, Steele, Fati, Veltman, Buonanotte, Peupion
Arsenal
Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Jorginho, Rice, Odegaard; Saka, Havertz, Jesus.
Subs: Ramsdale, Tomiyasu, Kiwior, Partey, Smith Rowe, Vieira, Trossard, Martinelli, Nketiah
