Arsenal Confirm Team: Gabriel on Bench, Hincapié Starts as Havertz Nears Return

The confirmed XI reflects ongoing defensive injuries heading into the 3pm GMT kickoff.

Overview

Arsenal XI vs Brighton: Raya; Saliba, Hincapié, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice, Merino; Odegaard; Saka, Trossard, Gyokeres.
Gabriel is named among the substitutes after a nine-game absence with an adductor injury.
Piero Hincapié is passed fit to start after missing the Carabao Cup win over Crystal Palace.
Ben White and Cristian Mosquera remain sidelined in defense, while Jurrien Timber is not involved.
Kai Havertz is back in training and described by Mikel Arteta as days from a return, with Gabriel Martinelli available on the bench.