Arsenal Prepares for Brighton Clash with Havertz Returning to Fitness

Manager Mikel Arteta confirms key player Kai Havertz is fit to return, as Arsenal aims to close the gap on league leaders Liverpool.

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.