Ben White rested, Bukayo Saka returns, Zinchenko decision made - Arsenal line ups vs Brighton

Having kept their title charge ticking along nicely with a routine win over Luton, Arsenal face a far sterner test away at Brighton. The Gunners record on the south coast is appalling with just two wins at the Amex since the Seagulls were promoted from the Championship in 2017.

Brighton may not have hit the levels they did last season, but Mikel Arteta knows his side are in for a tough test. «He’s a top manager with top coaching staff,» the Spaniard said of his opposite number for Saturday.

«An unbelievable football club. What they’ve done deserves great credit. They’re now fighting with the top clubs. I think they’ve done a magnificent job. Roberto has given them a clear style and a very attractive style and they’re very tough for the opponent.»

Only a win will do though as they seek to go back to the top of the Premier League, if only for a night. With a Champions League first leg against Bayern Munich coming up on Tuesday though, Arteta has a tricky balancing act.

Luckily for him football.london's Arsenal writers are on hand to decide who they think should start.

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Mikel Arteta gives Bukayo Saka update for Arsenal ahead of Brighton and Bayern Munich

Arsenal have a tricky test in the form of Brighton away right before they host Bayern Munich. Managing minutes and player fitness before the German champions arrive will be key but with a near-fully fit squad Arsenal have the players to be able to do that.

For the trip to Brighton I’ve gone with a couple of switches to keep legs fit ahead of the weekend. Takehiro Tomiyasu and Jakub Kiwior coming in for Ben White and Oleksandr Zinchenko allows the former a much-needed rest ahead of an