Overview
- William Saliba will not be involved against Brighton as he continues assessment after a first-half withdrawal at Crystal Palace.
- Gabriel Martinelli will miss the tie pending further tests to determine the extent of his issue.
- Declan Rice and Riccardo Calafiori are available for selection despite knocks sustained in the win over Palace.
- Bukayo Saka, who missed Palace due to illness, is expected to be fine for selection.
- Arteta said Martin Odegaard is progressing without a firm return date, Noni Madueke is likely out for weeks with another scan planned, Kai Havertz is nearing a comeback, and Gabriel Jesus remains on a late-2025 recovery timeline.