Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Brighton - Premier League

Arsenal make the trip to the South Coast on Wednesday night as they take on Brighton in another huge Premier League clash.

The Gunners defeated London rivals Chelsea 2-1 in their last outing to restore their five point lead at the top of the league table. Goals from William Saliba and Jurrien Timber were enough for Mikel Arteta's side to overcome the Blues despite a Piero Hincapié own goal.

With this being yet another crucial tie in the title race, Arteta will no doubt field the strongest side possible for the trip to the Amex, but he may have to deal with one or two unwanted issues when selecting the lineup.

Here's how the Arsenal starting XI could look on Wednesday night.

Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Brighton (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper & Defenders

David Raya (GK) - He was one of the clear standouts against Chelsea and there are no questions about his place in the starting lineup tomorrow.

Jurrien Timber (RB) - The Dutchman looked back to his best at the weekend, grabbing a goal and helping out in attack, and in the absence of Ben White, he will start on the right side of defence.

William Saliba (CB) - Another crucial asset in the London derby win, he will continue in the backline at the Amex.

Gabriel Magalhaes (CB) - Like his goalkeeper, there is absolutely no reason he shouldn't be starting on Wednesday so he will partner Saliba once again.

Piero Hincapié (LB) - Despite scoring an own goal, his performance against Chelsea wasn't exactly poor so that is enough to warrant him another start against Brighton.

Midfielders

Eberechi Eze (CM) - His showing against the Blues was relatively mixed, but he will continue as the attacking midfielder with captain Martin Ødegaard remaining absent.

Martín Zubimendi (CM) - Following an excellent start to life in North London, his performances have dropped slightly in recent weeks, but he will hope to be back to his best as he starts at the base on the South Coast.

Declan Rice (CM) - There are concerns about his fitness after he was substituted against Chelsea, but he should have recovered in time to start at the Amex, with his contributions likely to be as crucial as always.

Forwards

Bukayo Saka (RW) - He played a part in the derby victory with his corner contributing to the opener and he'll be hoping to cause more problems as he starts on the right flank.

Viktor Gyökeres (ST) - Having failed to score last time out against Chelsea, he will be hoping to get back on the scoresheet as he starts against his former side.

Gabriel Martinelli (LW) - Leandro Trossard's performance on Sunday was far from great and that will see his Brazilian counterpart take his place as the starting left winger.

Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Brighton: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapié; Eze, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyökeres, Martinelli