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Updated May 14, 2023

Match Preview: Arsenal VS Brighton

TL;DR

Arsenal still hope for the title. They will host Brighton this evening at Emirates Stadium with both sides aiming to win the game

Match Preview: Arsenal VS Brighton

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Arsenal are still in the title race. They are just one point behind the table topper, Manchester City. However, the Gunners have played one more game than the Citizens. But they still don't give up hope for the title. Tonight, Arsenal will host Brighton and Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium in a very important match.

Stats&Facts

Arsenal have been doing well this season, but they lost the tempo at the end of the season. Arsenal lost one and tied two of their last five league games. On the other hand, Brighton have surprised many top teams this year. They hope to get into the top four, but it will be very difficult. Brighton are in 8th with 55 points, with five games in their hand. However, Brighton lost to Arsenal last December. Arsenal will look for the league double over Brighton tonight. But the Seagulls have good records at Emirates Stadium. They earned three victories out of their last four games against Arsenal at Emirates Stadium.

Team News

Takehiro Tomiyasu and Mohamed Elneny are long absentees for Arsenal and will not be available this season. However, Oleksandr Zinchenko came off the pitch in the second half against Newcastle United. But he is not fully fit and could miss tonight's clash against Brighton. William Saliba will also be out of the team as he has been suffering from an injury since the middle of March. Arsenal boss Mike Arteta has provided an update on William Saliba. The manager said, “With William, it’s for sure that he’s not going to be fit for this game and we are doubting whether he will be fit for the next game as well. But we want to keep the hope going and make sure that we give ourselves the best chance of having them back.” As for Brighton, Solly March will miss the match along with Adam Webster. Brighton will miss the service of Jeremy Sarmiento, Tariq Lamptey, Joel Veltman, Adam Lallana, and Jakub Moder due to injuries. The Possible Lineup for Arsenal: Ramsdale; White, Kiwior, Gabriel, Tierney; Odegaard, Jorginho, Xhaka; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli The Possible Lineup for Brighton: Steele; Gross, Dunk, Colwill, Estupinan; Caicedo, Gilmour; Enciso, Mac Allister, Mitoma; Ferguson

Betfair Odds:

Arsenal: 1.75 Draw: 4.20 Brighton: 4.10

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