Arsenal will search to maintain the strain on Manchester Metropolis on the prime of the desk with victory over Brighton on the Emirates Stadium this afternoon.

Mikel Arteta is with out Oleksandr Zinchenko because the Ukraine worldwide will not be thought of match sufficient to begin as a result of knock he suffered in opposition to Newcastle United final week. Kieran Tierney begins at left again in his absence.

William Saliba remains to be out as he’s set to overlook the remainder of the season on account of a nagging again damage. Jacob Keewor retains his place alongside Gabriel in the midst of Arsenal’s defence, so Rob Holding should accept a spot on the bench right now.

Ben White retains his place at right-back within the continued absence of Takehiro Tomiyasu whereas Aaron Ramsdale begins once more between the sticks and will probably be hoping to place in one other show on the prime after a powerful outing at St James’ Park.

Granit Xhaka begins once more for the Gunners in midfield whereas Martin Odegaard will look to proceed his wonderful type of late as he leads the North London aspect this afternoon.

Bukayo Saka retains his place on the appropriate whereas Gabriel Martinelli additionally retains his place in Arsenal’s beginning XI with the Brazilian on the left. Gabriel Jesus leads the road up entrance once more, so Leandro Trossard is on the bench alongside Fabio Vieira, Reiss Nelson, Emile Smith Rowe and Eddie Nketiah.

As for Brighton, Ivan Ferguson is again up entrance, so Danny Welbeck should accept a spot on the bench in opposition to his former membership.

Listed here are the confirmed lineups:

Arsenal

Ramsdale. White, Kiyoor, Gabriel, Turney; Jorginho, Odegaard, Zaka; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli

Subs: Turner, Holding, Walters, Partey, Vieira, Smith Rowe, Nelson, Trossard, Nketiah.

Brighton

Steele. Gross, Dunk, Colwell, Estupinan; Caicedo, Gilmore; Enciso, Mac Allister, Mitoma; Ferguson

Subs: Welbeck, Ondav, Ayari, Van Heek, McGill, Buonanotte, Beaubione, Offiah, Moran