Arsenal hope to have Declan Rice accessible for tonight’s Premier League conflict in opposition to Brighton.
Rice was compelled off within the second-half of Sunday’s victory over Chelsea, noticed grimacing as he tried to increase his leg with Christian Norgaard onto change him for the rest of the sport.
Arteta revealed post-match the England worldwide had requested to return off however was extra upbeat on Tuesday, declaring his midfielder to be ‘significantly better’.
David Raya additionally seemed to be coping with a knock late on in opposition to the Blues however has been handed match to face the Seagulls.
Martin Odegaard was a shock omission from the squad on the weekend, nonetheless coping with a knee downside he picked up two weeks in the past in opposition to Brentford.
The skipper did make a quick return within the north London derby victory over Tottenham and is among the many small group of gamers to return again into the aspect tonight.
Kai Havertz got here off the bench in opposition to his former aspect on Sunday having recovered from a current muscle downside. Max Dowman can be accessible after recovering from an ankle damage suffered in November.
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Ben White stays absent together with Mikel Merino who might miss the remainder of the season.
Simply three days on from the battle with Chelsea, Arteta wish to relaxation a few of his gamers however Sunday’s FA Cup conflict at Mansfield maybe represents a greater alternative to ring within the adjustments.
Arsenal XI to face Brighton – Metro prediction
Rice’s health shall be assessed forward of kick-off however with solely Martin Zubimendi, and Jurien Timber taking part in extra usually than the England worldwide this season, Arteta will certainly train some warning.
Kai Havertz shall be keen to begin however Sunday’s journey to Mansfield may very well be a extra doubtless risk with Eberechi Eze again within the first-team.
Brighton vs Arsenal TV channel, reside stream and kick-off time
Brighton vs Arsenal kicks off at 7:30pm tonight.
You’ll be able to watch the match reside on TNT Sports activities 2 with streaming additionally accessible by means of the Discovery+ app
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