Our prediction for this Premier League match:
Arsenal
Match Time & Date:
14/05/2023
17:30
Prediction: 2-1
Brighton
Arsenal will be aiming to put an extra pressure on league leaders Manchester City when they face Brighton on Matchday 36. The Gunners did well to beat Newcastle United 2-0 at the weekend, but they face yet another must-win situation against the Seagulls. With no fresh injury worries to report, Mikel Arteta is unlikely to make changes to the team that defeated Brighton in the last league match. All Saliba, Tomiyasu, and Elneny remain on the sidelines with injuries.
The visitors, on the other hand, suffered an embarrassing 5-1 loss to relegation strugglers Everton on Monday evening, which is probably the main reason why we are going to bet on Mikel Arteta’s troops. The likes of Veltman, Lamptey, Lallana, Sarmiento, and Moder should miss out with injuries for the visiting side, while all Enciso, March, and Ferguson are pushing for recalls to the starting XI.
Highlighted Player (Granit Xhaka):
Granit Xhaka is widely regarded as one of Europe’s most talented central midfielders at the moment and he is on the radar of quite a few high-profile sides. Just two seasons at FC Basel proved enough to attract interest from Borussia M’gladbach, who secured his signature in the summer of 2012.
The Switzerland international had a slow start to his career in Germany, causing many pundits to start doubting his credentials, but he eventually turn things around to show he is more than capable of playing at the highest level. Acting as a deep-lying playmaker, Xhaka impressed fans and pundits alike with his performances in Bundesliga and European competitions, and he even managed to score a couple of important goals in the process.
Despite his fragile age, the highly regarded footballer has been a key member of the Switzerland national team for quite some time now, scoring 6 goals in his first 40 caps to establish himself as a real leader of the Rossocrociati. The 2014 World Cup, where he scored one goal in four starts, should prove just the first of many major tournaments to come.
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.
