Arsenal travel to Brighton on Saturday with Mikel Arteta’s side aiming to keep pace in the title race. The Gunners are challenging for their first Premier League trophy in 20 years, having narrowly missed out last season, and are embroiled in a fierce three-way battle with Liverpool and Manchester City.
Arsenal recorded a routine 2-0 victory over Luton on Wednesday night to make back to the top of the table before the Reds hosted Sheffield United 24 hours later.
Meanwhile, Brighton are ninth and are in contention for a Europa Conference League spot. Despite a stale goalless draw at Brentford in midweek, Roberto De Zerbi’s men look poised for a third consecutive top-half finish.
Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz both found the net as Arsenal beat the Seagulls at the Emirates in December. Bukayo Saka should return for the Gunners. The 22-year-old was unavailable against Luton after picking up a knock in last week’s stalemate with Manchester City.
Brighton are unbeaten in 12 home fixtures but Arsenal should be able to outstrength them and keep speed in the title race.
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