Arsenal XI vs Brighton: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier League Mikel Arteta hopes to be able to call upon Kai Havertz for the first time since August when Arsenal host Brighton. Havertz has been out since suffering a knee injury against Manchester United on the opening weekend of the season.

Mikel Arteta has provided a double injury update ahead of Arsenal ’s game at home to Brighton. The Gunners could be boosted by the return of Kai Havertz in their first match after Christmas. But Gabriel is still not back in training and Mikel Arteta has admitted Arsenal do not know when they will have the Brazilian defender available again.

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Arsenal could finally wrap up a transfer saga that's been three years in the making this January, by setting their sights set on a soon-to-be free agent. The Gunners have been in scintillating form this season, currently topping the Premier League table and holding a two-point lead over closest rivals Manchester City.

Check out how to watch Arsenal v Brighton in the Premier League, including TV details, radio coverage and kick-off time.

Arsenal will face Chelsea in the English League Cup semifinals after beating Crystal Palace 8-7 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in normal time.

There were some historic Champions League performances and the team are top of the league at Christmas - but injuries again hit Arsenal

Agustín Ruberto was the Golden Boot winner of that tournament in 2023 and has attracted Premier League interest in the past. He hails from River Plate’s revered academy.