Arsenal vs Brighton – Predicted lineup and team news

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·27 December 2025

Arsenal vs Brighton – Predicted lineup and team news

Arsenal host Brighton at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, looking to keep their title charge on track.

Currently, Mikel Arteta’s side sits top of the table and is fresh from an EFL Cup semi-final qualification. However, injuries begin to pile up during this congested festive schedule. Despite a poor historical record against Brighton at home, the Gunners won their last five league games at the Emirates. Therefore, Arteta will bank on his returning big guns to break down a stubborn Brighton defence and secure three vital points.

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Likely, Mikel Arteta will recall his heavy hitters after he rotated heavily against Crystal Palace. Specifically, Martin Ødegaard, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, and Viktor Gyökeres should all return to the starting lineup. In goal, David Raya looks set to make his 150th Premier League appearance.

Unfortunately, injuries are affecting the Gunners’ defence. Currently, Ben White and Gabriel Magalhães remain out. Furthermore, Piero Hincapié remains a major doubt. Consequently, Riccardo Calafiori and William Saliba will likely anchor the defence while youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly potentially starts at left-back. Finally, Gabriel Martinelli suffered a knock in midweek but expects to shake it off to start on the left wing.