In the impending clash with Brighton, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal squad has a chance to temporarily claim the top spot in the league standings with a victory. On the flip side, Liverpool is gearing up for a Sunday match against Manchester United, playing away from home.
As the highly anticipated showdown approaches, speculation swirls regarding potential changes to the starting lineup that secured a 2-0 win over Luton Town. Expected to stick with a 4-2-3-1 formation, the projected lineup features a mix of familiar faces and possible adjustments.
Goalkeeper David Raya is likely to maintain his place after keeping his 11th clean sheet of the season against the Hatters. In defense, Ben White, William Saliba, and Gabriel Magalhaes are anticipated to retain their positions, with Jakub Kiwior possibly replacing Oleksandr Zinchenko at left-back due to recent strong performances.
In midfield, there could be a shuffle with Thomas Partey and Emile Smith Rowe making way for Jorginho and Declan Rice to partner Martin Odegaard. Despite Smith Rowe’s solid performance against Luton, he might be benched in favor of others.
With Bukayo Saka recovering from injury, Gabriel Jesus could step in on the right flank, potentially displacing Reiss Nelson. Meanwhile, Gabriel Martinelli is a strong candidate to replace Leandro Trossard on the left side of Arsenal’s attack.
Up front, Kai Havertz is set to lead the line once again, boasting impressive form with eight goal contributions in his last six league matches. His aerial ability poses a significant threat to the Brighton defense, suggesting he’ll be a key presence in and around the penalty area.
