Overview

• Kai Havertz is set to return for Arsenal's Premier League match against Brighton after recovering from illness.
• Arsenal remains six points behind Liverpool, who have a game in hand, as they look to maintain pressure on the league leaders.
• Mikel Arteta is managing squad rotation carefully, with Declan Rice expected to return to the starting lineup after being benched against Brentford due to minor fitness concerns.
• Arsenal will be without several players, including Bukayo Saka, Raheem Sterling, Ben White, and Takehiro Tomiyasu, due to injuries, while Jurrien Timber is suspended after accumulating five yellow cards.
• The match against Brighton kicks off at 5:30 PM GMT on Saturday, with Arsenal navigating a packed January schedule that includes a Carabao Cup semi-final against Newcastle.