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Preview: Arsenal face Brighton in the Carabao

Preview: Arsenal face Brighton in the Carabao

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Arsenal can extend their seven-game winning run in all competitions against Brighton in the Carabao Cup.

By Graham Ruthven

More momentum

The mood at the Emirates Stadium is optimistic right now. Arsenal are four points clear at the top of the Premier League and also have a perfect record in the early stages of this season’s Champions League.

Wednesday’s match against Brighton gives the Gunners the chance to build more momentum in the Carabao Cup with Mikel Arteta’s team playing for a spot in the quarter-finals.

Arsenal enter the game on the back of a 10-game unbeaten run in all competitions. Brighton, on the other hand, saw their five-game unbeaten streak end with Saturday’s 4-2 loss to Manchester United.

It’s been over 30 years since Arsenal last won the League Cup and while the competition might not be their biggest target this season, a trophy would be some vindication of Arteta’s process.

Key players

Viktor Gyökeres will lead the line for the Gunners and will press from the front to make Brighton’s job of playing out from the back more difficult. The Swede is leading the Premier League in pressures in the final third per 90 minutes.

Eberechi Eze struck the winner against Crystal Palace and is expected to start as the number 10 once more with Martin Ødegaard still injured.

Arteta could rotate his options in midfield and defence with Cristhian Mosquera among those who could come into the lineup after making a cameo off the bench in the victory over Palace.

Diego Gómez sensationally scored four times to get Brighton through against Barnsley in the previous round and could keep his place in the team for the visit to North London.

Georginio Rutter will be an attacking threat for the away side with James Milner in line for a start in the centre of the pitch. His experience could be key for the Seagulls as they attempt to make the final eight.

Lewis Dunk and Maxim De Cuyper will come under pressure to keep things tight at the back against an Arsenal forward line that has failed to find the back of the net in just one game this season.

Team news

While Saturday’s win over Crystal Palace strengthened Arsenal’s position at the top of the Premier League, it came at a cost. Indeed, the Gunners’ injury list is now longer than it was before the weekend.

Declan Rice, William Saliba, Ricardo Califiori and Gabriel Martinelli all picked up knocks against the Eagles meaning they are doubts to take on Brighton in the Carabao Cup.

Kai Havertz, Ødegaard, Noni Madueke and Gabriel Jesus remain on the sidelines through long-term injury and will play no part in Wednesday’s match.

Kaoru Mitoma, Joel Veltman and Brajan Gruda missed the trip to Old Trafford for Brighton. The trio are closing in on a return to action, but Wednesday’s match could come too early.

Jack Hinshelwood, Solly March and Adam Webster are long-term absentees, limiting the Seagulls’ options to freshen up the side that lost to Manchester United.

Prediction

There may be a lot of changes in Mikel Arteta’s starting XI at the Emirates, but there should still be enough quality in defence to maintain their current resolve, especially with Brighton expected to change things up as well: Arsenal 2-0 Brighton.

(Cover image from IMAGO)

You can follow every game from the Carabao Cup with FotMob this season – featuring deep stats coverage, xG, and player ratings. Download the free app here.

Preview: Arsenal face Brighton in the Carabao

Arsenal can extend their seven-game winning run in all competitions against Brighton in the Carabao Cup.

By Graham Ruthven

More momentum

The mood at the Emirates Stadium is optimistic right now. Arsenal are four points clear at the top of the Premier League and also have a perfect record in the early stages of this season’s Champions League.

Wednesday’s match against Brighton gives the Gunners the chance to build more momentum in the Carabao Cup with Mikel Arteta’s team playing for a spot in the quarter-finals.

Arsenal enter the game on the back of a 10-game unbeaten run in all competitions. Brighton, on the other hand, saw their five-game unbeaten streak end with Saturday’s 4-2 loss to Manchester United.

It’s been over 30 years since Arsenal last won the League Cup and while the competition might not be their biggest target this season, a trophy would be some vindication of Arteta’s process.

Key players

Viktor Gyökeres will lead the line for the Gunners and will press from the front to make Brighton’s job of playing out from the back more difficult. The Swede is leading the Premier League in pressures in the final third per 90 minutes.

Eberechi Eze struck the winner against Crystal Palace and is expected to start as the number 10 once more with Martin Ødegaard still injured.

Arteta could rotate his options in midfield and defence with Cristhian Mosquera among those who could come into the lineup after making a cameo off the bench in the victory over Palace.

Diego Gómez sensationally scored four times to get Brighton through against Barnsley in the previous round and could keep his place in the team for the visit to North London.

Georginio Rutter will be an attacking threat for the away side with James Milner in line for a start in the centre of the pitch. His experience could be key for the Seagulls as they attempt to make the final eight.

Lewis Dunk and Maxim De Cuyper will come under pressure to keep things tight at the back against an Arsenal forward line that has failed to find the back of the net in just one game this season.

Team news

While Saturday’s win over Crystal Palace strengthened Arsenal’s position at the top of the Premier League, it came at a cost. Indeed, the Gunners’ injury list is now longer than it was before the weekend.

Declan Rice, William Saliba, Ricardo Califiori and Gabriel Martinelli all picked up knocks against the Eagles meaning they are doubts to take on Brighton in the Carabao Cup.

Kai Havertz, Ødegaard, Noni Madueke and Gabriel Jesus remain on the sidelines through long-term injury and will play no part in Wednesday’s match.

Kaoru Mitoma, Joel Veltman and Brajan Gruda missed the trip to Old Trafford for Brighton. The trio are closing in on a return to action, but Wednesday’s match could come too early.

Jack Hinshelwood, Solly March and Adam Webster are long-term absentees, limiting the Seagulls’ options to freshen up the side that lost to Manchester United.

Prediction

There may be a lot of changes in Mikel Arteta’s starting XI at the Emirates, but there should still be enough quality in defence to maintain their current resolve, especially with Brighton expected to change things up as well: Arsenal 2-0 Brighton.

(Cover image from IMAGO)

You can follow every game from the Carabao Cup with FotMob this season – featuring deep stats coverage, xG, and player ratings. Download the free app here.