Just three days after a 2-0 triumph over Luton, Arsenal are back in action as they take on Brighton and Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium. Mikel Arteta’s side sat top of the Premier League for 24 hours before Liverpool’s win over Sheffield United saw them demoted back down to second place but there is still everything to play for as we head into the final six fixtures of the Premier League 2023/24 campaign.
Arteta opted for a much changed squad to take on Luton with Thomas Partey enjoying his first start for the Gunners since October and Reiss Nelson re-joining the starting XI for the first time in four years. The latter was rewarded with a goal while fellow starter Emile Smith-Rowe exhibited a Man of the Match display as he fights for a place in Saturday’s squad.
Ahead of this weekend’s clash, here is the latest injury news from both Emirates and Amex Stadium camps...
5. Kaoru Mitoma - Brighton
OUT - Mitoma is out for the rest of the season following a back injury that was suffered in February. | Getty Images
6. Bukayo Saka - Arsenal
Doubt - After his absence against Luton, Arteta believes Saka will be back in contention for Brighton this weekend. Following a brief thigh injury he will undergo a late fitness test. | Getty Images
7. Billy Gilmour - Brighton
OUT - The Scottish star suffered a knee injury and will not be available until at least May Photo: Warren Little
8. Evan Ferguson - Brighton
Doubt - the Irishman suffered an ankle injury and could return to the starting line-up this weekend Photo: Mike Hewitt