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Dec 31, 2022 at 5.30pm UK at Falmer Stadium
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Arsenal
Mitoma (65'), Ferguson (77')
Gilmour (45'), March (57'), Sarmiento (81')
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Arsenal team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Brighton & Hove Albion

Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.

Arsenal will be bidding to make it five Premier League wins in a row when they continue their campaign against Brighton & Hove Albion on December 31.

The Gunners came from behind to beat West Ham United 3-1 on Boxing Day, which has left them top of the table, seven points ahead of second-placed Newcastle United.

Mikel Arteta's side have a tough run of games to come in early 2023, which increases the importance of Saturday's contest with Brighton.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Arsenal's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the clash with the Seagulls, who are currently seventh in England's top flight.


Gabriel Jesus

Gabriel Jesus in action for Brazil on December 2, 2022© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown

Gabriel Jesus was forced to undergo surgery earlier this month due to the knee injury that he picked up while representing Brazil at the World Cup, and he will not be back on the field until approximately March.


Emile Smith Rowe

Emile Smith Rowe warms up for Arsenal in September 2022© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Groin
Possible return date: December 31 (vs. Brighton)

Emile Smith Rowe could potentially be back in the squad against Brighton, with the English attacker in the final stages of his rehabilitation from groin surgery.


Reiss Nelson

Reiss Nelson goes down injured for Arsenal on December 17, 2022© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: Unknown

Reiss Nelson picked up a thigh injury during the mid-season friendly with Juventus on December 17, and he is now facing a few weeks on the sidelines for the Gunners.


Takehiro Tomiyasu

Arsenal's Takehiro Tomiyasu goes off injured on November 3, 2022© Reuters

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Thigh
Possible return date: December 31 (vs. Brighton)

Takehiro Tomiyasu, who represented Japan at the 2022 World Cup, is expected to be available for selection against Brighton, as he battles to overcome a minor thigh complaint.


ARSENAL'S SUSPENSION LIST

Arsenal have no players suspended for this match.


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