"Starting with the hosts, while Arsenal might have eventually been forced to settle for another silver medal finish among England's elite last season, it is no secret that the Gunners are pencilled in as a landslide title contender this time around. Last seen over the weekend putting in another gritty performance as they secured a 1-0 victory at home against Crystal Palace, Mikel Arteta's men now hold a four-point buffer over the chasing pack."
"skipper Martin Oddegaard remains on the sidelines with a knee issue. Likewise, Arteta's side will also be unable to call upon the trio of Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus and summer recruit Noni Madueke on Wednesday night. With Arteta tempted to make a handful of alterations here, the likes of Gabriel Martinelli and Myles Lewis-Skelly should be handed full recalls in north London. Former Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga could replace David Raya between the sticks."
Arsenal host Brighton in an EFL Cup tie in north London while riding a major wave of momentum. Arsenal have won seven consecutive matches across all competitions and recorded a 4-0 Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid. The Gunners hold a four-point buffer in the league and have conceded just one open-play goal this season. Squad injury issues include Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus and Noni Madueke. Possible changes include recalls for Gabriel Martinelli and Myles Lewis-Skelly and Kepa Arrizabalaga potentially replacing David Raya. Brighton have shown inconsistency, beating Newcastle 2-1 but losing 4-2 at Manchester United.
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