Arsenal-Brighton is a match of the 17th day of the Premier League and is played on Sunday at 3 p.m.: TV, probable formations, predictions.
Arsenal is one of two English teams, along with Manchester City, to have qualified for the Champions League knockout stage.
The Gunners, as well as the Cityzens, had secured passage to the round a few weeks ago, which is why the Londoners’ coach Mikel Arteta on Tuesday was able to give space to those who have played little so far in the challenge with Psv Eindhoven, a match that was essentially pointless since nothing was at stake. In the Netherlands it ended 1-1: Nketiah was answered by Vertessen. Arsenal will now aim to take back the top spot in the league, enduring after the defeat, the first after six consecutive wins, suffered at home to Aston Villa last weekend (1-0). No, not even the Gunners managed to conquer the fort at Villa Park, where the Villans have only managed victories (8 out of 8) this season. A little “revenge” for Unai Emery, coach of the Birmingham club, who had an unhappy experience in North London a few years ago.
Gunners still unbeaten at home
A defeat that many had budgeted for anyway in light of the particularly positive moment Aston Villa is experiencing.
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After taking the lead almost immediately through captain McGinn, Emery’s men contained an inaccurate and wasteful Arsenal without much trouble. The Gunners’ slip favored the overtaking of Liverpool, which came out on top at the last gasp at home to Crystal Palace and is now +1 on Odegaard and co. Arsenal will try to restart in the home match against Brighton after three consecutive away matches: Arteta’s men are among those teams that have never lost in front of their home crowd (6 wins and 2 draws). A match to be won, as next up is a direct clash with Liverpool. As for the Seagulls, Roberto De Zerbi’s team has a performance that is too erratic for them to repeat their qualification for a European cup. Grappling with several absences, seven days ago Brighton did not go beyond a draw with Burnley (1-1).
The Prediction
Brighton in recent seasons has been something of a bogeyman for Arsenal, which has lost the last three games played at Emirates Stadium against the Seagulls. That trend is not expected to continue, as De Zerbi’s team is inconsistent and has to deal with a squad mowed down by injuries. Arsenal favored in a match of at least three goals overall, a mark that has characterized all four of the last confrontations between the two clubs.
The likely lineups for Arsenal-Brighton
ARSENAL (4-3-3): Ederson; Walker, Ruben Dias, Stones, Gvardiol; Bernardo Silva, Rodri, Kovacic; Foden, Julian Alvarez, Grealish.
BRIGHTON (4-2-3-1): Matthews; Ward, Andersen, Guéhi, Clyne; Richards, Hughes; Olise, Schlupp, Ebiowei; Mateta.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 2-1