Brighton vs Arsenal Preview: Predicted XI & Defensive Injury Crisis?

Just one more game before the international break, but the casualty list is piling up. 🔴⚪

In this episode of The Real Arsenal Deal, we’re previewing a massive, high-stakes away clash against Fabian Hürzeler’s Brighton. We dive deep into the cluster of defensive injuries threatening our perfect Premier League start. With William Saliba still a long-term absentee, Mikel Arteta is now sweating over the fitness of Ben White, Piero Hincapié, and Cristhian Mosquera, while Jurriën Timber's minutes are being heavily managed. Can a makeshift backline survive the Amex?

We also discuss the fallout from the Carabao Cup—after poor midweek auditions, Viktor Gyökeres and Eberechi Eze are out of the starting picture. Meanwhile, the midfield debate rages on: does Bruno Guimarães finally oust Myles Lewis-Skelly in the engine room?

We need three points to protect the unbeaten run before the international break finally gives this squad a chance to rest and recover.

Who makes your Starting XI for this crucial fixture? Let us know your lineup and score predictions below! 👇

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