Arsenal: Arteta urges Gunners to build on Chelsea win
Arsenal will be looking to build on their memorable 3-1 victory over Chelsea on Boxing Day when they take on Brighton this evening. The Gunners will be looking to erase all memory of their last trip to the Amex which ended in ugly fashion following Neal Maupay's late winner.
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Arteta won't want to change things too much despite the quick turnaround, as he looks to rewards the players that earned him the three points against the Blues.
Hector Bellerin should keep his place in the side though following a small spell on the bench.
Rob Holding and Pablo Mari are also expected to start at the heart of defence with Kieran Tierney at left-back.
Ainsley Maitland-Niles could return though in a three-man midfield. He was an unused sub against Chelsea.
Granit Xhaka should keep his place following his stunning free-kick with Mohamed Elneny set to drop out.
Arsenal team news: The Gunners are looking to build on their 3-1 win over Chelsea (Image: GETTY)
Dani Ceballos should also start after he was also left on the bench on Saturday.
In attack, Bukayo Saka will keep his place after his goal last weekend although Emile Smith Rowe can count himself unfortunate not to start.
Saka should provide support for Aubameyang as Nicolas Pepe also returns to the starting XI.
It means Gabriel Martinelli drops out but Arteta will be keen to manage his fitness and expectations following a return to the first-team from a serious knee injury.
Expected Arsenal XI (4-3-3): Leno; Bellerin, Holding, Pablo Mari, Tierney; Maitland-Niles, Xhaka, Ceballos; Saka, Pepe, Aubameyang.