Arsenal legend Alan Smith is backing the Gunners to secure the three points when they face Brighton this weekend.
With Mikel Arteta’s side taking on the Seagulls at home, Smith told Best Betting Sites UK that he expects them to seal a comfortable win:
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“I’m going to go 2-0 to Arsenal.”
That result would keep them top of the table, although they may not be sitting in 1st place when the game kicks off.
Man City will be playing first again
As was the case last weekend, Arsenal’s title rivals will be kicking off first this weekend. The Cityzens will be playing Nottingham Forest at the City Ground at lunchtime.
Arsenal will be hosting Brighton a few hours later. If City do secure a win, the Gunners will be a point behind them in the table by the time their match starts.
They handled the pressure well when they saw off Everton last Saturday, and they will be keen to stay in control of the title race as we head towards the end of the calendar year.
Arsenal v Brighton team news
Kai Havertz has been pictured back in training, but the German international is not expected to be ready for first-team action again until the beginning of next month.
Ben White picked up a hamstring injury against Wolves and the fullback is also unlikely to be available before the start of January.
Gabriel is currently in the latter stages of his rehabilitation, following the abductor injury he sustained whilst on international duty with Brazil last month.
Cristhian Mosquera, meanwhile, is still some way away from making his comeback from an ankle issue, while Max Dowman is not expected to return for another 5 weeks or so due to a similar injury.
Read more about the Arsenal First Team Squad for 2025/26 here