Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion injury news as 10 out and 6 doubtful

Title challengers Arsenal will go head to head with Brighton & Hove Albion in a highly-anticipated clash at the top of the Premier League table. The Gunners will see the game as an ideal chance to bounce back from a defeat against Aston Villa in front of the Emirates faithful. A win for Mikel Arteta’s men will see them briefly climb back to the summit - leaving the pressure on league leaders Liverpool ahead of their home clash with Manchester United.

Meanwhile, Brighton will hope to climb back into the top six of the league with a victory after a slight dip in form in recent weeks. Both Arsenal and Brighton were involved in European football in midweek and secured their progression to the knockout stages of the Champions League and Europa League, respectively.

The two sides are both nursing a few injuries heading into the clash due to the demands of European football. With that in mind London World has rounded up all of the injury news ahead of the game.

Arsenal injury list

Mohamed Elneny - Out

Arsenal rested eight players for their European stalemate against PSV Eindhoven but ultimately lost Mohamed Elneny to a hamstring injury.

Takehiro Tomiyasu - Out

Japanese defender Takehiro Tomiyasu misses Arsenal’s home clash with Brighton with a calf injury which will rule him out for most of the Christmas period.

Thomas Partey - Out

Thomas Partey has missed almost the entirety of the season with a thigh injury which will keep him out until at least January 2024. 

Fabio Vieira - Out

Portuguese midfielder Fabio Vieria is another absentee for the Gunners. He missed the weekend’s game with a groin problem.

Jurrien Timber - Out

Summer signing Jurrien Timber is expected to miss most of the season with a serious ACL injury which was sustained in the opening game against Nottingham Forest.

Emile Smith-Rowe - Doubt

Emile Smith-Rowe made a quicker than expected return to the team during Arsenal’s draw with PSV. Despite being available it is likely that Mikel Arteta will slowly integrate him back into the team after his injury.

Bukayo Saka - Doubt

Bukayo Saka had a slight foot injury which led to him being rested in the Champions League. Despite this concern he should be available for this weekend’s league game.

Gabriel Martinelli - Doubt

Gabriel Martinelli was rested in midweek due to illness but is expected to make a full recovery for the Brighton game.

Brighton injury news

Ansu Fati - Out

Summer signing Ansu Fati is expected to miss the trip to Arsenal with a thigh injury.

Pervis Estupinan - Out

Pervis Estupinan was one of last season’s outstanding performers. However, this season has been a frustrating one due to injury and he once again misses out with a thigh problem.

Tariq Lamptey - Out

Pacey defender Tariq Lamptey also misses the trip to the Emirates Stadium with a thigh problem.

Julio Enisco - Out

Paraguay prodigy Julio Enisco impressed at the end of last season but has been limited to just two appearances this term with a knee injury.

Solly March - Out

Solly March made a fine start to the season but remains in the treatment room for this one due to a knee injury.

Danny Welbeck - Doubt

Danny Welbeck is on his way back from injury but is unlikely to be ready for the game against his former employers.

Adam Webster - Doubt

Defender Adam Webster could return to the side after a slight knock.

Joao Pedro - Doubt

In-form striker Joao Pedro was forced off in the dying moments of the victory against Marseille. He faces a late fitness test but is likely to be involved in some capacity.