Our prediction for this Premier League match:
Arsenal will be looking to book their place in the Europa Conference League when they take on Brighton on the last day of the season. The Gunners did well to beat Palace 3-1 in the London derby, with Pepe scoring a brace. Mikel Arteta’s men face yet another must-win situation against Brighton, and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Seagulls. Both Hector Bellerin and David Luiz are rated doubtful for the match, but there are no fresh injury worries in the home team.
Brighton, on the other hand, have nothing to play for in Sunday’s clash as they have already secured the Premier League survival. Brighton did well to beat Man City in midweek, but it has to be noted that the Citizens full-back Joao Cancelo was sent off after just ten minutes. Anyhow, home win should be considered as Arsenal want this win more than Brighton. Danny Welbeck, who suffered an injury in the triumph over Man City, is unlikely to feature in the Emirates Stadium clash.
Highlighted Player (Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang):
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is the most famous Gabonese player and he is the first footballer from Gabon to appear in Bundesliga. Aubameyang played for the likes of Dijon, Lille, Monaco and St. Etienne in the past before joining Borussia Dortmund on July, 2013. The pacey attacker signed a five-year contract with the Millionaires and he has been producing outstanding performances with the Signal-Iduna-Park outfit ever since.
Aubameyang impressed in the 2015–16 Bundesliga, scoring 25 goals in 31 appearances for Borussia Dortmund, but that did not help Thomas Tuchel’s men win the domestic trophy. Speaking of his international career, the 187-cm-tall striker made his Gabon debut on 25 March, 2009 and he scored his first goal for the national team in a 3-2 win over Morocco.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang helped Gabon make it to the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals. It has to be noted, though, that he played for France U-21 team in the past. Aubameyang was born in Laval, France on 18 June, 1989.
Highlighted Team (Brighton):
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club were formed in 1901. The Seagulls welcome their opponents at Falmer Stadium and the capacity of Brighton’s home ground is 30,750. The stadium was built in 2008 and it was opened in 2011. The venue is known for commercial purposes as American Express Community Stadium.
Brighton & Hove Albion compete in the Premier League and they play in blue and white stripes. The colour of Brighton’s away kit is green. The club made it to the FA Cup final in 1983, but English giants Manchester United proved to be a big catch for the Red Devils.
Brighton’s main rivals are Crystal Palace and the Seagulls have recorded 35 wins over the Eagles. Frank Stapleton, Martin Chivers, Joe Corrigan, Bobby Zamora, Mark Lawrenson, Bobby Smith, John Crumplin and Frank Worthington are notable footballers who played for Brighton in the past. The Albion is Preston’s yet another nickname.