Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal: Premier League Preview Arsenal travel to the Amex Stadium to face Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, looking to bounce back from their disappointing 3-1 defeat at Manchester United last weekend. The Gunners will be eager to get their season back on track and secure a top-four finish. Seagulls boss Graham Potter has a nearly fully-fit squad to choose from, with only midfielder Alireza Jahanbakhsh still sidelined due to an ankle injury. This could see Adam Lallana come into the starting lineup for his first Premier League start since joining Brighton in January. Arsenal have some fitness concerns of their own, with defenders Kieran Tierney and Calum Chambers both struggling with knocks. However, manager Mikel Arteta is expected to name a strong XI, despite the injuries. The head-to-head record between these two teams makes for interesting reading. Since Arsenal's promotion to the top flight in 1919, the Gunners have dominated the fixture, winning 34 of their 54 meetings with Brighton. However, the Seagulls have shown signs of improvement in recent years, including a 2-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium last season. In terms of team news, Arsenal will be looking to continue their impressive away form, which has seen them collect 21 points from a possible 27 on their travels so far this season. Brighton, meanwhile, have been boosted by the return of star striker Glenn Murray, who scored his first goal since joining the club in January. The stats make for compelling viewing ahead of Saturday's encounter. Arsenal have won just one of their last five Premier League matches...#Premier_League #Manchester_United #Arsenal #Mikel_Arteta #Glenn_Murray #Graham_Potter #Kieran_Tierney #Alireza_Jahanbakhsh #Adam_Lallana #Calum_Chambers #Brighton_and_Hove_Albin
Rice Arteta Issues Pre-Brighton Fitness Update Mikel Arteta has provided a fitness update ahead of Arsenal's Premier League clash with Brighton on Saturday. The Gunners are looking to bounce back from their 3-2 defeat at West Ham last weekend, and the manager will be relieved that several key players have made progress in their recovery from injuries. First-choice right-back Kieran Tierney was forced off the pitch after just 30 minutes against the Hammers due to a groin strain. Arteta confirmed on Thursday that Tierney is still undergoing treatment but should return to full training in the coming days. The Irish international's availability for the Brighton game remains uncertain at this stage. In more positive news, midfielder Granit Xhaka has shaken off his recent calf problem and will be available for selection against Graham Potter's side. Xhaka played 90 minutes in Arsenal's 2-1 win over Leicester City in the FA Cup quarterfinals earlier this month and is expected to start again on Saturday. However, there was less optimism surrounding midfielder Sambi Lodje, who suffered a hamstring injury during training last week. Arteta revealed that the youngster will miss at least two weeks' worth of action, ruling him out of the Brighton game as well as Arsenal's upcoming Europa League tie against PSV Eindhoven. As for the opposition, Graham Potter has a number of selection headaches of his own ahead of the trip to the Emirates Stadium. The Seagulls are without defender Lewis Dunk due to a knee problem, while midfielder Yves Bissouma is st...#Tottenham_Hotspur #West_Ham #Arsenal #Leicester_City #Emirates_Stadium #Brighton #Mikel_Arteta #Kieran_Tierney #Granit_Xhaka #Sambi_Lodje #Graham_Potter #Lewis_Dunk #Yves_Bissouma #PSV_Eindhoven
