Ready for match two of the Fred Ljunberg era at Arsenal FC? This will be the home debut for the Gunners caretaker manager. Or are you already looking ahead to the future, and focusing on who the new permanent boss will be at the north London side? Here is is a link to some of the leading candidates.
In the short term, Arsenal will face Brighton & Hove Albion, in a Thursday night Premier League fixture. This contest will mark just the 20th meeting between the two clubs, and Arsenal have won 12 of them. Brighton have just three victories, and the two teams have split the points on five occasions.
That all said, let’s take a look at what Ljunberg may do with his starting XI in this one; most likely a diamond formation.
Arsenal FC starting XI Prediction vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Lacazette
Aubameyang Ozil Willock
Torreira Xhaka
Tierney Luiz Mustafi Bellerin
Leno
Arsenal FC vs Brighton & Hove Albion FYIs
Kickoff: Thursday Dec. 5, 8:15 PM, Emirates Stadium
List of Arsenal managerial candidates: go to this link
Team news for both sides: go to this link
Google Result Probability: Arsenal FC 60%, Draw 23%, Brighton & Hove Albion 17%
Form Guide: Brighton & Hove Albion- LLLWW Arsenal- DDLDD
Prediction: Arsenal 3, Brighton 3
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