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Arsenal are away from home again in the Premier League, taking on Brighton at the Amex Stadium.
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has unveiled his starting lineup for the upcoming Premier League clash, with several intriguing selections that highlight the team’s depth and versatility.
In midfield, Jorginho gets the nod alongside Declan Rice and new signing Mikel Merino, forming a formidable trio. Their combined experience and tactical awareness are expected to control the tempo of the game and provide stability both defensively and offensively.
Up front, the exciting young talent Ethan Nwaneri starts, partnering with the dynamic duo of Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard. This attacking setup promises creativity, pace, and clinical finishing, aiming to break through the opposition’s defense effectively.
In a strategic move, Thomas Partey is deployed at right-back, showcasing his versatility and tactical acumen. The central defense will be marshaled by William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes, while the left-back position is occupied by Luca Calafiori. In goal, David Raya will be tasked with keeping the opposition at bay.
Notably, club captain Martin Ødegaard and Gabriel Martinelli start on the bench, ready to make an impact if called upon. The substitutes’ bench also features a mix of experienced players and promising youth talent, including Neto, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Kieran Tierney, Jakub Kiwior, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Nathan Butler-Oyedeji, and Josh Kabia.
Arsenal Starting XI:
Raya; Partey, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Jorginho, Merino, Rice; Nwaneri, Jesus, Trossard.
Subs:
Neto, Zinchenko, Tierney, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly, Ødegaard, Martinelli, Butler-Oyedeji, Kabia.
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