Date: 20/06/2020
Time: 3pm (GMT)
Venue: Amex Stadium
Head to Head Stats
In their last 5 meetings the Gunners have only won 1 game against Brighton. (1W, 2D, 2L)
Last time out at the Amex Stadium the game finished in a 1-1 draw.
Arsenal’s last victory against Brighton came in 2017 which saw them run out 2-0 winners.
Brighton got the better of Arsenal in their last meeting winning 2-1 at the Emirates.
Match Preview
After a night to forget in Manchester, Arteta will need to pick his players up and get them ready for a tough match at the Amex Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Results for both sides really need to pick up, otherwise the visitors will struggle to get any sort of European Football and the hosts may not avoid the drop.
The consequences for losing this match means the competitive edge will certainly be there at the weekend, with both sides feeling they can get the better of each other. The away side will be confident they can control possession and break down a compact Brighton defence, however they will have to be aware of the quick counter attacks Graham Potter’s side can execute, which was demonstrated in their last meeting. Let’s look at the injury news for both teams:
Arteta has got a slight problem in the centre back area after Wednesday night as new signing Pablo Mari has sustained a serious ankle ligament/tendon injury which may require surgery and will rule him out for the rest of the season. This may be the last time we see him in an Arsenal shirt as the Gunners are yet to decide whether they want to sign the Brazilian permanently. Granit Xhaka also picked up an ankle injury thought to be not as serious as Mari’s and therefore should return before the end of the campaign. Sokratis and Torreira are doubts for this weekend, however both of them are nearing full fitness and will be available after the weekend if they do not make it. Brighton have basically a fully fit squad with only two minor doubts, Steven Alzate and Aaron Connolly may miss out for Potters men.
Predicted Lineup
GK: Bernd Leno
RB: Hector Bellerín
CB: Rob Holding
CB: Shkodran Mustafi
LB: Kieran Tierney
CM: Dani Ceballos
CM: Matteo Guendouzi
RM: Nicolas Pepe
CAM: Joe Willock
LM: Aubameyang
ST: Eddie Nketiah
Score Prediction:
It will be a close game, however I believe Arsenal will be the fitter of the two teams and this will be a key aspect, therefore I predict:
Brighton 1-2 Arsenal
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