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Nine Arsenal changes for Brighton as Raya, Guimaraes return

Source
football.londonLocal press
By
football.london@trinitymirror.com (Ryan Taylor)
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Key points

  • Raya replaces Arrizabalaga in goal; Timber, Konsa, Gabriel and Calafiori form the defence after Ipswich rotation
  • Bruno Guimaraes set to start alongside Rice in midfield after impressing at Sunderland
  • Havertz leads the line with Odegaard, Saka and Tzolis in support; Dowman among the bench options

AI summary

Arsenal are expected to make up to nine changes for Saturday's trip to Brighton, with Mikel Arteta rotating his squad after the 4-2 Carabao Cup win over Ipswich Town. The Gunners can extend their unbeaten run to seven league wins if they overcome Albion, who they beat 1-0 in March.

Football.london predicts a starting XI featuring David Raya in goal, a back four of Timber, Konsa, Gabriel and Calafiori, and Bruno Guimaraes making his first league start alongside Declan Rice in midfield. Kai Havertz is expected to lead the attack, with Bukayo Saka and Christos Tzolis on the wings.

Original headline

Nine Arsenal changes for crunch Brighton match after Ipswich Carabao Cup thrashing

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