This is the Arsenal confirmed lineup for their Premier League clash with Brighton on January 4. The match is set to take place at the Amex Stadium as the Gunners aim to close the gap on league leaders Liverpool. Mikel Arteta’s men will be eager to make it five wins in a row ahead of Liverpool’s game against Manchester United.
Arsenal Confirmed Lineup vs Brighton
Arsenal Team News
With Bukayo Saka a long-term casualty, Jurrien Timber suspended, and Kai Havertz missing, the Arsenal lineup is: David Raya starts in goal behind a defence of Thomas Partey, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes and Riccardo Calafiori. In midfield, it’s Jorginho, Declan Rice and Mikel Merino. In attack, it’s Ethan Nwaneri and Leandro Trossard, either side of Gabriel Jesus.
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The game has come too early for Raheem Sterling, while Ben White and Saka remain sidelined alongside Takehiro Tomiyasu.
Subs: Neto, Tierney, Lewis-Skelly, Zinchenko, Kiwior, Odegaard, Kabia, Butler-Oyedeji, Martinelli.
Notable changes
The notable changes are Odegaard and Martinelli dropping to the bench. Its an extremely congested fixture period for Arsenal and changes following their impressive win at Brentford should not be a massive surprise, but if things are not going their way, having the likes of Martinelli and Odegaard to come on will be a huge boost.
Brighton Team News
Brighton have decided on three changes for the visit of Arsenal – with Skipper Lewis Dunk missing out, Igor Julio, should lineup at centre-back, with the returning Pervis Estupinan slotting in at left-back. Joel Veltman replaces Tariq Lamptey and Matt O’Reilly is preferred to Julio Enciso in midfield.
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Verbruggen, Veltman, van Hecke, Igor, Estupinan, Baleba, Ayari, Gruda, O’Reilly, Adingra, Joao Pedro.
Subs: Steele, Lamptey, Webster, Moder, March, Enciso, Minteh, Mitoma, Rutter.
