Arsenal aim to find a higher clinical gear against an erratic Brighton side to maintain their lead at the top of the Premier League table.
Premier League leaders Arsenal host Brighton on Saturday with a focus on improving their performance levels despite their strong position.
While the Gunners are on course for an 87-point season, concerns remain regarding their recent reliance on set-pieces and late goals.
Mikel Arteta is searching for more convincing victories, as the team has not led a league match by more than a single goal at the 90-minute mark since the North London Derby a month ago.
The visitors arrive at the Emirates Stadium in a period of unpredictability under Fabian Hürzeler.
After a five-match unbeaten streak earlier this season, the Seagulls are now winless in their last four outings. Interestingly, Brighton’s primary threat is former Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck, whose seven league goals surpass any individual Arsenal player this term.
The report notes that while Arsenal’s form is “obviously good, it’s certainly not great” compared to recent title-winning averages.
In terms of team selection, Arsenal remain without Gabriel, Kai Havertz, and Cristhian Mosquera.
Brighton welcome back Diego Gómez from suspension but lose Carlos Baleba to AFCON duties. All eyes are on Arsenal’s Viktor Gyökeres, who is looking to improve his impact after missing several big chances.
Despite Brighton’s talent, Arsenal’s near-perfect home record of seven wins from eight suggests a probable victory, with a predicted scoreline of 2-1 for the hosts.