Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has named his starting line-up for today’s Premier League clash against Brighton & Hove Albion.

The Gunners returned to winning ways against Luton Town in midweek and will be aiming for another victory to temporarily return to the top of the table.

Ahead of today’s game at the Amex Stadium, Arteta has opted for four changes to the starting XI.

In goal, David Raya continues as usual. He has kept 11 clean sheets in the Premier League season and will be eyeing another shut-out against the Seagulls.

In front of him, the manager has decided to stick with the same back four. Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes and Oleksandr Zinchenko keep their places.

However, there is a complete overhaul in midfield with Jorginho and Declan Rice coming in for Thomas Partey and Declan Rice in the defensive and central midfield roles.

There are also two changes in attack. Martin Odegaard continues in the number 10 position but he will Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus partnering him out wide.

Kai Havertz will lead the attack on the back of eight goal contributions in six league games.

Confirmed Arsenal line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Brighton: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Jorginho, Rice; Saka, Odegaard, Jesus; Havertz.

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