Arsenal XI v Brighton (4-3-3): Ethan Nwaneri decision made as £42million man drops out…

Arsenal’s predicted team against Brighton (4-3-3): The choice regarding Ethan Nwaneri has been established as the £42 million acquisition is left out.

Expected Arsenal formation against Brighton (4-3-3): The decision on Ethan Nwaneri has been made, with the £42 million player not participating.

Ethan Nwaneri’s situation has been addressed as the £42 million player is set to miss out: Arsenal’s predicted lineup against Brighton.

As Arsenal prepares to face Brighton & Hove Albion in Saturday’s late Premier League match, they aim to secure their fifth consecutive victory across all competitions.

The Gunners are having a strong season, remaining in contention for the Premier League title while also performing well in the Champions League and Carabao Cup.

Brighton, on the other hand, is looking to end their seven-match winless streak in the league.

TBR Football examines the potential starting XI that Mikel Arteta may select for the 5:30 PM kick-off at the Amex Stadium.

Arsenal team updates ahead of the Brighton match

Mikel Arteta anticipates the return of Kai Havertz to the matchday squad after he missed the victory over Brentford due to illness.

Defender Jurrien Timber will be serving a one-match suspension, and Raheem Sterling, Bukayo Saka, Ben White, and Takehiro Tomiyasu will also be unavailable.

“He’s starting to do some stuff on the pitch, so that’s great news,” Arteta commented regarding Sterling. “We want him back as soon as possible.”

The likelihood is that Riccardo Calafiori and Ethan Nwaneri will be omitted from the squad for the match against Brighton.

With Timber suspended, Thomas Partey is expected to fill in at right-back, while Myles Lewis-Skelly may return to left-back in place of Calafiori.

The £42 million player recently made his first start in a month against Brentford after recovering from a groin injury, so Arteta may prefer to manage his workload.

Partey’s shift to right-back would allow Declan Rice to return to the starting lineup after being rested against Brentford due to a minor injury.

Martin Odegaard and Mikel Merino are anticipated to start alongside Rice, with Havertz expected to lead the attack following his absence in the previous match.

Ethan Nwaneri performed admirably in his previous match, but Arteta might consider giving him a break for the upcoming Carabao Cup semi-final against Newcastle United.

In light of this, Gabriel Martinelli is expected to take his place on the right wing, with Leandro Trossard set to face his former club.

Arsenal’s anticipated lineup against Brighton (4-3-3): Raya; Partey, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Rice, Merino; Martinelli, Havertz, Trossard.