Arsenal who sit on top of the Premier League will face one of their toughest matches yet as they get ready to visit Brighton and Hove Albion, so let’s take a look at the latest team news.
There were some doubts as to whether the Gunners would be able to find their rhythm after the World Cup. That was laid to rest as they pulled off an impressive win over West Ham United on Monday. This result would have given the manager and the players a lot of belief.
As for the team news, Gabriel Jesus is the only long-term absentee, and it will be quite a few weeks before we see him in action. Takehiro Tomiyasu was pictured in training and could make a return to the squad. Zinchenko finally got some minutes against West Ham and is likely to play this weekend, after featuring in training.
But there is one name for whom this match will be a bit too early and that is Emile Smith Rowe. The midfielder is being given as much time as he needs to recover fully. Apart from this, Mikel Arteta has a full squad to choose from.
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If the north Londoners are to get the three points, they have to find a way to deal with the movement of the Brighton players. They are extremely intelligent when it comes to making runs into the box and have a very fluid structure.
This will be a new challenge for the visiting defence who have largely been solid this season. If they can withstand this pressure, it bodes well for the rest of the season. At the same time, the hosts must not forget the threat Arsenal possess through the likes of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli.
Arteta would want his team to set the tempo from the first minute as Brighton have been bit of a bogey team for the Gunners in the recent past. So, it adds that touch of extra importance to Saturday’s clash.
Arsenal also have a chance to show that they have what it takes to deal with the pressure of mounting a title challenge. It is one thing to have the talent to pull of a result, but you need to have the belief as well. The Amex Stadium will be a big test for those in red and white.
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