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.

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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.

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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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Arsenal Team News

Arteta: We'll make a late decision on Saka

Ahead of Saturday's match against Brighton, Mikel Arteta says Arsenal will decide late on Bukayo Saka.

Saka is doubtful for the Gunners' trip to the south coast because of a hamstring ailment that has been bothering him.

Though he is hopeful he will travel, Arteta will hold off on selecting the England international for his matchday team until Friday's practise.

Arteta stated that all of his other players are prepared to participate.

Brighton team news

Ansu Fati and Valentin Barco are fit to return after missing Wednesday evening’s goalless draw at Brentford.

Adam Webster, Jack Hinshelwood, James Milner, Solly March, Billy Gilmour, Kaoru Mitoma and Evan Ferguson remain sidelined.

Brighton's recent form

Date	Result	Competition
03/04/24	Brentford 0-0 Brighton	Premier League
31/03/24	Liverpool 2-1 Brighton	Premier League
14/03/24	Brighton 1-0 AS Roma	Europa League
10/03/24	Brighton 1-0 Nottingham Forest	Premier League
07/03/24	AS Roma 4-0 Brighton	Europa League

Arsenal's recent form

Date	Result	Competition
03/04/24	Arsenal 2-0 Luton Town	Premier League
31/03/24	Man City 0-0 Arsenal	Premier League
12/03/24	Arsenal 1-0 (4-2p) FC Porto	Champions League
09/03/24	Arsenal 2-1 Brentford	Premier League
04/03/24	Sheffield Utd 0-6 Arsenal	Premier League