Sat Jan 04 16:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Arsenal Makes Three Changes for Brighton Clash

**London, England** – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has made three changes to his starting XI for tonight’s Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium. Declan Rice and Jorginho replace Martin Odegaard (who is on the bench) and Thomas Partey moves to right-back, filling in for the suspended Jurrien Timber. Leandro Trossard will face his former club, while Ethan Nwaneri keeps his place in the starting lineup. Gabriel will be making his 150th Premier League appearance for Arsenal. Kai Havertz remains out through illness.

Brighton also makes three changes from their last game. Captain Lewis Dunk is absent, with Igor Julio expected to move to centre-back. Pervis Estupinan returns at left-back, and Joel Veltman replaces Tariq Lamptey at right-back. Matt O’Reilly starts in midfield instead of Julio Enciso.

**Arsenal Starting XI:** Raya; Partey, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Jorginho, Rice; Merino, Nwaneri, Trossard; Jesus.

**Brighton Starting XI:** Verbruggen; Veltman, van Hecke, Igor, Estupinan; Baleba, Ayari, Gruda; O’Reilly, Adingra, Joao Pedro.

The match preview with additional information, including viewing details and team statistics, is available on the Arsenal website.

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