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The line-ups have been revealed as the Gunners look to chase down Liverpool

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Arsenal travel to Brighton hoping to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool in Saturday’s late kick-off.

The Gunners visit the Amex Stadium knowing victory will move them within three points of the towering Reds.

Liverpool, however, have a game in hand but host fierce rivals Manchester United on Sunday.

Brighton, meanwhile, will be looking to recapture their form at the start of the season which saw them lose just once in their opening eight league games.

The Seagulls, under newly appointed manager Fabian Hurzeler, are winless in their last seven league matches, although the Seagulls have lost just twice during that run.

Hurzeler’s side have tasted defeat just once at home in the league this season and so will be looking to get something out of the competition.

Read on to see how the two sides line up for what promises to be an interesting encounter.

Brighton team news

The hosts make three changes from the side that drew with Aston Villa five days ago.

Joel Veltman and Pervis Estupinan come on for Tariq Lamptey and captain Lewis Dunk, while Julio Enciso makes way for Matt O’Riley.

Joao Pedro continues to lead the line for the Seagulls with Danny Welbeck sidelined through injury.

Arsenal team news

Mikel Arteta also makes three changes for the Gunners’ trip to the south coast. Declan Rice returns to the starting line-up, while Jorginho partners the England international in midfield in place of Martin Odegaard, who drops to the bench.

Thomas Partey fills in at right-back in place of the struggling Jurrien Timber, while Leandro Trossard starts against his former club.

Gabriel Martinelli could make his 200th appearance for Arsenal if he comes on as a substitute, while Gabriel will play in his 15th Premier League game.

Kai Havertz remains out with illness.



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