Arsenal play host to Brighton on Sunday, knowing a win is all that matters as the Gunners remain hot on the heels of Manchester City.
The season is slowly drawing to a close, and Arsenal know they must keep winning. Currently, they are just one point behind leaders Manchester City who have a game in hand, and should Pep Guardiola’s side drop points, the Gunners could move back to the top of the table.
But in their way is a Brighton side who are currently seventh in the table and are eyeing up European football next season. With both sides having so much to play for, this promises to be an entertaining clash, but the visitors are hobbled by injuries which is music to the ears of Arsenal fans.
Arsenal vs Brighton: 3 things to look out for in Sunday’s game
Here are three things to look out for at the Emirates.
1. Can Arsenal maintain the rage?
Keeping pressure on the juggernaut that is City can be a tricky thing to do, but thus far, Arsenal have pushed them all the way.
But…
Can Mikel Arteta’s team continue to fight the fight and bank three points against Brighton? Knowing that anything other than a win would likely give City the Premier League title, the Gunners need to go for the throat on Sunday.
In a true ‘everything is on the line’ game, Arsenal must do all they can to get a win. But the mental fortitude needed will be something that Arteta needs to lean on as they have shown before they can match it with anyone. Now, with the pressure on, they must go again.
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Mikel Arteta’s team continue to fight the fight and bank three points against Brighton</a>? Knowing that anything other than a win would likely give City the Premier League title, the Gunners need to go for the throat on Sunday.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">1️⃣ Man City – 82 points <br />2️⃣ Arsenal – 81 points </p>
<p>Man City’s remaining games:</p>
<p>◎ Everton (A)<br />◉ Chelsea (H)<br />◎ Brighton (A)<br />◎ Brentford (A)</p>
<p>Arsenal’s remaining games:</p>
<p>◉ Brighton (H)<br />◎ Nottingham (A)<br />◉ Wolves (H) <a href=https://paininthearsenal.com/2023/05/12/arsenal-brighton-3-things-look-out-for/"https://t.co/lz8gRVPmUW">pic.twitter.com/lz8gRVPmUW
<p>— Connor Humm (@TikiTakaConnor) <a href=https://paininthearsenal.com/2023/05/12/arsenal-brighton-3-things-look-out-for/"https://twitter.com/TikiTakaConnor/status/1655265947341697024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%22>May 7, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>In a true ‘everything is on the line’ game, Arsenal must do all they can to get a win. But the mental fortitude needed will be something that Arteta needs to lean on as they have shown before they can match it with anyone. Now, with the pressure on, they must go again.</p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:2560px;">Kieran Tierney is poised to deputise for Oleksandr Zinchenko.</p>
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<h2>2. Arteta’s team selection</h2>
<p>The Scot has only played more than 70 minutes in a game twice since December 26, and now, with Oleksandr Zinchenko ruled out for the rest of the season, <a href=https://paininthearsenal.com/2023/05/12/arsenal-brighton-3-things-look-out-for/"https://paininthearsenal.com/2023/05/09/tierney-needs-to-play-more-arsenal/">Kieran Tierney gets his chance to impress</a>.</p>
<p><a title="2 Arsenal defenders ruled out for the remainder of the season" href=https://paininthearsenal.com/2023/05/12/arsenal-brighton-3-things-look-out-for/"https://paininthearsenal.com/2023/05/11/2-arsenal-defenders-ruled-out-emainder-season/" rel="">William Saliba is also another who is out for the season</a>, so Jakub Kiwior will likely get the nod to partner Gabriel at the heart of the defence.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Arsenal final 3 games: Brighton, Forrest & Wolves</p>
<p>Kieran Tierney is about to take a few souls hostage <a href=https://paininthearsenal.com/2023/05/12/arsenal-brighton-3-things-look-out-for/"https://t.co/Huc1gQ1eWu">pic.twitter.com/Huc1gQ1eWu
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<p>Just how Arteta will have Tierney play will be a fascinating watch, as well as if Thomas Partey gets reinstated or if Jorginho continues at the base of midfield. In the absence of Zinchenko against a Brighton side that loves to dominate possession, control might be a little tougher to come by.</p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:1600px;">Arsenal beat Brighton 4-2 in the reverse fixture on New Year’s Eve. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)</p>
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<h2>3. Can Arsenal heap misery on injury-plagued Brighton?</h2>
<p>Arsenal won the previous meeting 4-2 after being up 3-0 after 47 minutes, but Brighton have shown their ability to be giant slayers this season.</p>
<p>The Seagulls have beaten Manchester United 1-0, Chelsea 2-0, Liverpool 3-0 in the Premier League and 2-1 in the FA Cup, and have already beaten Arsenal in the League Cup 3-1 earlier in the season.</p>
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