Arsenal maintained their pursuit of the Premier League title with a convincing 2-0 win over Luton Town, despite fielding a significantly altered lineup. Notable absences included star winger Bukayo Saka, while manager Mikel Arteta opted to rest key players such as Declan Rice, Gabriel Martinelli, and Jorginho, all of whom featured as substitutes in the match against Luton.
Looking ahead to their upcoming fixture against Brighton, Arsenal faces a team whose fluctuating form and involvement in the Europa League have seen them slip to ninth place in the league standings.
Here is the anticipated starting lineup Arteta might select for the trip to the south coast:
In goal, David Raya is expected to continue his impressive debut season at the Emirates, having kept 11 clean sheets in the league so far, surpassing the likes of Bernd Leno, Andre Onana, Jordan Pickford, and Ederson.
Ben White, who recently earned recognition on the Premier League’s Player of the Month shortlist for March, is likely to feature at right-back, contributing defensively while also chipping in with a goal and two assists during Arsenal’s unbeaten run in March.
At center-back, William Saliba’s defensive solidity is highlighted by his low number of times being dribbled past, making him a key figure in Arsenal’s backline alongside Gabriel Magalhaes, who demonstrated his resilience against top strikers like Erling Haaland.
Jakub Kiwior is expected to return to the left-back position, providing defensive stability and cover after being rested in the midweek fixture.
In midfield, Declan Rice’s energy and contribution in both defense and attack are vital against an unpredictable Brighton side, while Jorginho is likely to resume his role at the base of midfield after being replaced in the previous match by Thomas Partey.
Martin Odegaard’s link-up play with Emile Smith Rowe remains crucial for Arsenal’s attacking endeavors, while Kai Havertz is anticipated to lead the line after a string of impressive performances in recent weeks.
Gabriel Martinelli, eager for a starting role after making appearances from the bench, offers attacking threat on the left flank and will be aiming to replicate his previous impactful performance before his injury setback.
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