Brighton vs. Arsenal: Preview, Predictions and Lineups Arsene Wenger's final match at the Emirates Stadium has come and gone, but the Gunners are still trying to find their footing under Mikel Arteta. A trip to the south coast to face Brighton & Hove Albion could be just what they need to get back on track. The Seagulls have been a revelation this season, currently sitting 10th in the Premier League table with 11 points from 8 matches. Their high-intensity pressing and quick counter-attacks have caused problems for even the top teams, and Arsenal will need to be at their best to come out on top. Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Arsenal Preview: * Date: Saturday, October 26 * Kickoff time: 3:00 PM BST * Venue: Falmer Stadium Predictions: We're expecting a tight and physical match between two teams that are evenly matched in terms of possession and attacking flair. Brighton's defensive solidity will be tested by Arsenal's potent strike force, but the Seagulls have shown they can hold their own against top-six opposition. Prediction: 1-1 draw Lineups: Brighton & Hove Albion: * David Button (GK) * Martin Montoya (RB) * Lewis Dunk (CB) * Shane Duff...#Premier_League #Arsenal #Mikel_Arteta #Hector_Bellerin #Rob_Holding #Glenn_Murray #Granit_Xhaka #Lewis_Dunk #Kieran_Tierney #Arsene_Wenger #Brighton_Hove_Albion #Falmer_Stadium #David_Button #Martin_Montoya #Shane_Duffy #Dan_Burn #Dale_Stephens #Pascal_Gross #Davy_Propper #Aaron_Mooy #Bernd_Leno #Sokratis_Papastathopoulos #Mesut_Ozil #Dani_Ceballos #Nicolas_Pepe #PierreEmerick_Aubameyang

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
