Mikel Arteta makes four changes to Arsenal XI vs Brighton as one Luton switch keeps spot
Mikel Arteta has made four changes to his starting XI for Arsenal's Premier League clash with Brighton and Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium.
The only player who was brought in for Wednesday's 2-0 victory over Luton to keep his place is Oleksandr Zinchenko. That means Jakub Kiwior is once again among the subs.
In midfield Arteta has gone for two alterations. Emile Smith Rowe is unlucky to lose his starting spot after being involved in both goals against Luton. He's replaced by Declan Rice. Jorginho meanwhile comes in for Thomas Partey.
There are two further changes in the front line with Bukayo Saka being passed fit to start. The England international had been a doubt after missing the midweek clash with a hamstring injury. He is available to play from the off here despite the impending Champions League quarter final first leg with Bayern Munich on Tuesday.
The other change sees Gabriel Jesus come in for Leandro Trossard on the left. Gabriel Martinelli is therefore unavailable to start once again as he continues to recover from a foot injury.
Arsenal starting XI vs Brighton — Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Jorginho, Rice, Odegaard; Saka, Havertz, Jesus.
Subs — Ramsdale, Tomiyasu, Kiwior, Partey, Smith Rowe, Vieira, Trossard, Martinelli, Nketiah
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