Brighton v Arsenal Team News, Predicted Line-up, Score Prediction

Arsenal face a significant test at the Amex on Saturday as they attempt to maintain their perfect start to the season against a free-scoring Brighton side.

Having looked at the wider challenge posed by Fabian Hurzeler’s team in our match preview, attention now turns to the latest team news, how Mikel Arteta could line up and our score prediction.

Arsenal team news

There was positive news from Arteta regarding Ben White, who was withdrawn at half-time against Sunderland.

“Ben is all good,” the Arsenal boss confirmed, although the Gunners still have one final training session before the squad is finalised.

Jurrien Timber, Cristhian Mosquera and Piero Hincapie are also pushing to be available. Arteta said all three are willing to take part, with their fitness set to be assessed following the final session.

William Saliba remains unavailable as he continues his recovery from a back problem.

How could Arsenal line up?

Ezri Konsa could continue alongside Gabriel at the heart of the defence, while Timber and Riccardo Calafiori would provide strong options at full-back.

Raya / Timber/ Konsa / Gabriel / Calafiori / Guimaraes / Rice / Odegaard / Tzolis / Saka / Havertz.

That would give Arsenal plenty of control in midfield while retaining serious attacking threat through Bukayo Saka and Christos Tzolis either side of Kai Havertz.

Brighton v Arsenal score prediction

Brighton’s goalscoring form makes this a difficult fixture to approach with complete confidence, particularly at the Amex.

However, Arsenal have started the campaign superbly and have shown that they can control difficult away games as well as win when they are not quite at their best.

At Just Arsenal we’re going for a 2-0 Arsenal victory.

Prediction: Brighton 0-2 Arsenal

It may require patience and another disciplined defensive performance, but Arsenal have enough quality to come through what could be one of their toughest tests of the season so far.

Gooners, what would your starting XI be against Brighton, and are you confident Arsenal can make it eight wins from eight in all competitions? Let us know in the comments.

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