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Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal | Premier League | Gameweek 32
On Saturday, Mikel Arteta's Arsenal will visit Brighton in an attempt to maintain their lead in the title battle.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal | Premier League | Gameweek 32
Arsenal will try to maintain their hopes of winning the Premier League title when they play Brighton & Hove Albion at the AMEX on Saturday.
Prior to the Reds' victory over Sheffield United the next day, Arsenal defeated Luton 2-0 on Wednesday to reclaim the top spot in the standings.
Match Details:
NAME: Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
DATE: Apr 6, 2024
TIME: 5.30pm UK
VENUE: The American Express Community Stadium
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Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal Team News
Brighton & Hove Albion Team News
Ansu Fati was left out for tactical reasons, while Irish striker Evan Ferguson—who is rumored to have been watched by Arsenal—was prominently absent from Brighton's lineup to face Brentford. De Zerbi later acknowledged that he was not in the "right condition" to play in the Premier League.
De Zerbi, who is also without Solly March (knee), Kaoru Mitoma (back), Billy Gilmour (knee), and Jack Hinshelwood (ankle), has now ruled out Ferguson and Adam Webster. James Milner is currently recovering from a thigh issue.
Arsenal Team News
Speaking of young forwards missing midweek games, Arsenal's top scorer Bukayo Saka was left off of the team announcement on Wednesday. The 22-year-old pulled out of the Man City draw due to exhaustion, despite having trained earlier in the week and being cleared to play against Luton.
He was denied the chance due to a late flare-up, but Arteta is crossing his hopes that Saka can recover quickly and be back on Saturday, which means Jurrien Timber, who is nearing a return from an ACL injury, will be sidelined due to injury.
Arteta also shuffled his lineup in midweek, praising Emile Smith Rowe's quality after the little seen Englishman was instrumental in both goals. However, he will almost certainly lose his place to a rested Declan Rice.
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