Brighton and Hove Albion host Arsenal in the Premier League tonight as the Gunners look to return to the top of the table in the title race. Mikel Arteta’s side claimed a valuable point away to Manchester City last weekend and now have the chance to leapfrog Liverpool ahead of Jurgen Klopp’s men visiting rivals Manchester United and Old Trafford tomorrow.
Arsenal cruised to a 2-0 win over Luton in midweek as Arteta took the opportunity to rotate his starting line-up ahead of a busy month of fixtures. The first-leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie against Bayern Munich is fast approaching on Tuesday night, but Arteta must ensure his players remain focussed on their Premier League challenge at Brighton.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side have won just one of their last five in the Premier League, following a 2-1 defeat at Anfield last weekend and a 0-0 stalemate at Brentford in midweek. Arsenal have been in outstanding form away from home since the turn of the year, keeping four clean sheets in a row in the Premier League, and the Gunners won the reverse between the sides 2-0 earlier this season.
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What is the early team news?
Brighton could welcome back defender Pervis Estupinan but De Zerbi remains without several key players including Kaoru Mitoma, Solly March, James Milner and Billy Gilmour. Forward Julio Enciso is working his way back to full fitness after appearing off the bench in the 0-0 draw at Brentford.
Bukayo Saka is a doubt for Arsenal, but Arteta is set to bring back several stars who were afforded a rest in midweek, including Declan Rice. Gabriel Martinelli may be fit enough to make his first start since the 6-0 win at Sheffield United following consecutive appearances off the bench.
Mike Jones6 April 2024 15:55
How to watch Brighton vs Arsenal
The Premier League fixture will kick off at 5:30pm BST on Saturday 6 April. It will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League, with coverage getting underway from 5pm.
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Mike Jones6 April 2024 15:50
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Mikel Arteta was able to rotate his line-up ahead of a busy run of fixtures for the visit of depleted Luton Town in midweek, with Arsenal easing to a comfortable 2-0 victory at the Emirates.
A trip to the south coast should represent a tougher challenge, while Arsenal must also keep their focus on the title race with the first-leg of Champions League quarter-finals against Bayern Munich to come on Tuesday. Arsenal can put the pressure on Liverpool ahead of their trip to Old Trafford tomorrow.
Brighton have won just one of their last five in the Premier League, with Roberto De Zerbi’s side dropping more points in their 0-0 stalemate at Brentford in midweek. Arsenal were 2-0 winners in the reverse fixture earlier this season.
We’ll have all the team news, line-ups and more throughout the afternoon so stick with us as we build up to kick off at 5.30pm.
Mike Jones6 April 2024 15:45