The premier league is coming to a crucial point of the season as the December mid-way time is usually a period where most teams make the best use of the frenetic pace of the matches. However, while some teams are successful, there is also the chance that this could be the start of a downturn for most teams. However, there are few teams who have a history of being more successful than other teams during this period. Arsenal is one of them. That would definitely be on their minds when they visit Brighton later this December.
There can be no doubt that Arsenal has made a lot of progress in the league this season under Unai Emery. After their first two losses to Chelsea and Man City, they have gone on an unbeaten run in all competitions. This has culminated in twelve matches unbeaten this season in the league. They would also take comfort from the fact that during this run they have met three of the top six teams and have come away with a win and two draws. Brighton, on the other hand, would be looking for a way to go away with all three points when they meet Arsenal at their stadium. They would no doubt draw confidence from the fact that Arsenal has let in a lot of goals this term. In fact, since Leno took over the keeping position, Arsenal has been unable to keep a clean sheet this season. Therefore, Brighton would be looking to exploit the weaknesses which can be found in their defense.
When it comes to form, Arsenal is fairly on top. As earlier stated, they have been on 20 March unbeaten run as of the time when this article was written. They have also managed three wins and three draws in their last six matches and would be confident going forward. Brighton on the other hand, have had a fairly lukewarm start to the EPL season and would be looking for a way to improve their chances of finishing in the top half of the table this season. It is set to be an interesting match.
Line-Ups
Arsenal has been hit with a lot of injuries in recent times. Rob Holding and Welbeck are estimated to be out for the rest of the season after injuries sustained while playing for the club. Other players like Laurent would also be massive doubts for this club. Apart from this, the partnership of Lacazette and Aubameyang is set to continue as Arsenal look fairly strong and capable when those two players start. Ozil, Xhaka, and Luca would be expected to be present when they meet and would surely be instrumental to anything that Arsenal are able to do in this match. Brighton would be hoping that the players which they have available to them would be able to make a difference when they meet the gunners who are simply the inform team at the moment.
It promises to be an action-packed match as long as the players really show up for this game.
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