Brighton and Hove Albion's Moises Caicedo celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the English Premier League soccer match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester United at the AMEX Stadium, Brighton, England, Saturday, May 7, 2022. (Gareth Fuller/PA via AP)
The Seagulls' record against top teams is unwanted. They have been beaten in eight of their 14 encounters, losing four times in six away games. Their away form has been dismal, as they have suffered defeat in nine of their 10 league away games against sides starting the day in the top two. Brighton's opponents have scored 23 goals while the Seagulls managed to muster just six in response.
The usual Kaoru Mitoma is available to lead the attack but De Zerbi will have to plan a strategy without Solly March and Adam Webster. Other notable absentees through injury and fitness issues include which also include Tariq Lamptey Jeremy Sarmiento, Adam Lallana, Jakub Moder and possibly Joel Veltman.
Arsenal Premier League form (Last 6 games): DDDLWW
Brighton Premier League form (Last 6 games): LWLWW
Arsenal possible Starting XI:
Ramsdale, Kiwior, Gabriel, White, Tierney, Xhaka, Jorginho, Odegaard, Martinelli, Jesus, Saka.
Brighton possible Starting XI:
Steele, Dunk, Colwill, Estupinan Gross, Gilmour, Caicedo, Mac Allister, Enciso, Ferguso, Mitoma.
Key pointers:
- Arsenal have scored at least 3 goals in their last 5 home matches
- Against team not in the top 4, Arsenal have won 13 of 15 games at home
- Brighton have scored a goal in their last 11 EPL fixtures.
- Brighton have averaged a goal in their last 5 away matches.
STANDARD TIPSTAR PREDICTION: Arsenal 3-1 Brighton & Hove Albion
Arsenal look good take all three points despite suffering crucial losses in Saliba and Zinchenko. Given Brighton's fragilities at the back, coupled with dwindling confidence and fatigue, we expect more than a goal for the home team, with the possibility of a GOAL-GOAL (Both teams to score). The last time Brighton failed to score in a Premier League match was February 18th. However, a HOME WIN would be the best bet.