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What Arteta said before the next match

Before Sunderland · Sat 8pm · EPL

Arteta on the squad Spoke Sat 12:27am

  • Mosqueramatches feeda doubt, per the manager
  • Timberfeed still flagsavailable, per the manager
  • Whiteavailable, per the manager
What he said

He's doing really well. Let's see if he can get [back] for this game or the next one, it will be around that time.

Let's see, we have another training session. He's been doing really well, he's been training with us now for a few days and he looks in good shape.

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Arsenal predicted lineup vs BrightonMOST USED XI

Arsenal's expected lineup away at Brighton in the EPL is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 6 official matches: Raya in goal, a back five of White, Gabriel, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly and Konsa, and Tzolis and Havertz further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 23 of the last 30 matches.
  • Based on starts across 6 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Arsenal, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Crowd vs OracleTwo predicted XIs. Only the team sheet is confirmed.
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Matches where one predicted XI named more of the team sheet, over the last 4 graded. One draw.

Starters named · of 11CrowdOracle
  • Sunderland (A)Sat 12 Sept · 14 XIs911
  • Chelsea (H)Sun 6 Sept · 25 XIs910
  • Aston Villa (A)Mon 31 Aug · 30 XIs1111
  • Coventry (H)Fri 21 Aug · 124 XIs84

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Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager
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Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 23 of last 30
4-2-3-1
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4-3-3
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3-5-1-1
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What is Arsenal's expected lineup?
Arsenal's expected lineup away at Brighton in the EPL is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 6 official matches: Raya in goal, a back five of White, Gabriel, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly and Konsa, and Tzolis and Havertz further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Raya, White, Gabriel, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Konsa, Ødegaard, Rice, Saka, Tzolis, Havertz.
Who started Arsenal's last match?
Arsenal's starting XI on 12 Sept 2026 in the Premier League (4-2-3-1): David Raya, B. White, E. Konsa, Gabriel Magalhães, R. Calafiori, D. Rice, M. Lewis-Skelly, B. Saka, M. Ødegaard, C. Tzolis, K. Havertz.
What was Arsenal's last result?
Arsenal beat Sunderland 2–0 on 12 Sept 2026.
When did Arsenal last win?
Arsenal last won on 12 Sept 2026, beating Sunderland 2–0.
Who takes penalties for Arsenal?
B. Saka is Arsenal's first choice penalty taker, with V. Gyökeres next in line. Saka scored a penalty in the 2025/26 season.
Who has made the most starts for Arsenal this season?
David Raya leads with 6 starts for Arsenal across all competitions this season.
What formation does Arsenal use most often?
Arsenal have used a 4-2-3-1 in 5 of their 6 matches this season.
Which Arsenal goalkeeper has started the most this season?
D. Raya has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Arsenal this season, starting 6 matches.
Which Arsenal defender has started the most this season?
B. White has made the most starts as defender for Arsenal this season, starting 6 matches.
Which Arsenal midfielder has started the most this season?
M. Odegaard has made the most starts as midfielder for Arsenal this season, starting 6 matches.
Which Arsenal forward has started the most this season?
K. Havertz has made the most starts as forward for Arsenal this season, starting 5 matches.
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