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Find out who Mikel Arteta and Roberto De Zerbi have selected for this evening's clash at the Amex Stadium.

Copyright 2022 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Meanwhile Roberto De Zerbi has made two changes to his side, with Billy Gilmour replacing the suspended Moises Caicedo, who picked up his fifth caution of the season in their victory against Southampton on Monday. Mikel Arteta has made one change to his side to face Brighton & Hove Albion this evening, with Oleksandr Zinchenko returning to the starting XI.

Arsenal transfer news: Mudryk shows his true feeling once more as teasing message is sent ahead of January window.

"I think Mudryk can win the Ballon d'Or in the future. [De Zerbi had already been extremely complimentary of the player ](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/mykhaylo-mudryk-arsenal-january-transfer-25869042)he used to manage, saying ahead of the game: "Mudryk is a fantastic player, but Brighton can't buy him. Mykhaylo Mudryk has sent another teasing message to Arsenal ahead of the January transfer window. I like him, because I like all my ex-players. It comes days after yet another social media message which he sent out during the 3-1 victory over West Ham. It doesn't look like convincing him will be a problem, though.

Mykhailo Mudryk tuned in to Brighton's Premier League clash with Arsenal on New Year's Eve - and shared his admiration for both bosses.

[Meanwhile, Arsenal went seven points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 4-2 win over Brighton at the AmEx in the final match of 2022.](/sport/live/article-11579585/Brighton-vs-Arsenal-Premier-League-2022-23-Live-Result.html) [Brighton](/news/brighton/index.html)'s Premier League clash with [Arsenal](/sport/teampages/arsenal.html) on New Year's Eve - and shared his admiration for both bosses. [Arsenal dominated, winning 4-2 away in the last Premier League clash of 2022](/sport/live/article-11579585/Brighton-vs-Arsenal-Premier-League-2022-23-Live-Result.html)

However Robert De Zerbi's team fought back and Kaoru Mitoma pulled one back, which was cancelled out just six minutes later through Gabriel Martinelli. Evan ...

A dangerous ball across our own box was dealt with by Gabriel, and the ball found its way to Odegaard via Granit Xhaka. Following that, we head across north London for our second derby day of the campaign against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, January 15. But Brighton wouldn’t go away and with 14 minutes remaining, they managed to make it 4-2. But with the game finely balanced, on 39 minutes we crucially managed to double our advantage and halt the home team’s momentum. That injected some belief into the home crowd, but it was quickly extinguished as we grabbed our fourth of the night. The Brazilian saw a shot deflect off Lewis Dunk and into Saka’s path, who tucked home his sixth league goal of the campaign.

Substitute Evan Ferguson, 18, scored his first league goal with 13 minutes remaining and Mitoma thought he had brought Brighton to within a one-goal deficit but ...

[Julio Enciso](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/20975/Julio-Enciso) 6. [Liverpool](/soccer/team?id=364) on Oct. [Mykhailo Mudryk](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/299911/mykhailo-mudryk) made it clear he was watching. Maybe we need to control the game a bit better, we let them in a couple of times, but they are a good team, good on the ball." [Erling Haaland](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/253989/Erling-Haaland) could enjoy five weeks resting up before continuing his devastating form with Manchester City. It was another test of their resolve in the pressurised environment of a title race, against a gifted Brighton side (albeit bereft of World Cup winning playmaker [Alexis Mac Allister](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/249299/Alexis-Mac-Allister)) who had already thrashed [Chelsea](/soccer/team?id=363) at home and won away at [Manchester United](/soccer/team?id=360) this season. Top of the league and playing such good football, why wouldn't a top player want to be part of something with this much potential? [Upcoming fixtures](/soccer/fixtures?league=eng.1) Odegaard now has seven goals and five assists from 15 league matches this season, more than his tally for the entirety of the previous campaign. After a man-of-the-match display against [West Ham United](/soccer/team?id=371) on Boxing Day, Odegaard was once again heavily influential here. [Best/worst performers](#bestworst) [Highlights and notable moments](#highlights)

BRIGHTON, England (Reuters) -Bukayo Saka and Eddie Nketiah grabbed early goals in each half for Arsenal as they won 4-2 away to Brighton & Hove Albion on ...

Mitoma thought he had made it 4-3 in the 89th minute but the goal was chalked off after a VAR review found that he had come from an offside position, as the Gunners held on to close out the year with a win. However, a Kaoru Mitoma goal in the 65th minute threw Brighton a lifeline and though Gabriel Martinelli netted a fourth for Arsenal from a stunning Odegaard pass, Evan Ferguson made it 4-2 to set up a grandstand finish. Saka scored just over a minute into the game as Gabriel Martinelli's shot was deflected into his path, and he cushioned the ball with his first touch before deftly guiding it home with his second.

Arsenal are expected to be busy when the January transfer window opens as they aim to maintain their lead at the top of the Premier League.

Arsenal want to bring in a winger in January and Mudryk fits the bill perfectly. [He has also publicly stated how keen he would be on a move to north London.](https://www.goal.com/en/news/mudryk-addresses-arsenal-fans-social-media-persistence-as-he-talks-up-transfer/blt0e410c8510ca9471) All the talk as January approaches is centred around Mykhailo Mudryk.

Arsenal end 2022 seven points clear at the top of the Premier League after an entertaining 4-2 win over a spirited Brighton at the AMEX, Bukayo Saka and Martin ...

47' GOAL FOR ARSENAL! 77' GOAL FOR BRIGHTON! A first goal for Ferguson. Saka's corner is cleared to the edge of the box and Odegaard shoots, inadvertently, against the floor and it then bounces into the top corner. Martinelli's effort was deflected into the path of Saka - and as always his first touch was perfect and his finish was cool. Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka play with abandon on either flank which few defences have the wherewithal to withstand the structure behind the ball with Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey in front of the back four means the vulnerabilities of the last decade mostly seem a distant memory (though Brighton's tenacity had them rocking a little in the final stages here).

League leaders Arsenal will visit the Falmer Stadium to take on seventh-placed Brighton in what promises to a belter of a game. Both Arsenal and Brighton ...

Arsenal have 40 points from 15 games, having won their previous four league games in a row. Brighton have won just four games out of 11 under new boss Roberto De Zerbi. Both Arsenal and Brighton marked their return to the Premier League with identical 3-1 wins over West Ham and Southampton respectively.

Bukayo Saka has thanked our supporters for their efforts to provide us with plenty of vocal encouragement during our New Year's Eve win at Brighton & Hove ...

You can see how important it’s going to be, and it’s definitely going to be important going into the next few fixtures.” “I think it’s important that I can try and affect my team, that’s why I’m picked - to obviously try and be the difference. It’s been an amazing journey so far, and I think we just need to continue that in the new year.”

Mikel Arteta praised his players' reaction to their 4-2 win at Brighton on Saturday as they moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League.

That’s what we want that those players decide football matches when the team needs it and they’re doing it." The Gunners boss said: "He’s doing what we want him to do, which is decide football matches, work really had and deliver to the team what it needs in each moment of every game. "That means that they know that we can still play better and be better.

Manchester United are reportedly leading the race to sign Marcus Thuram in a cut-price deal from Borussia Monchengladbach in the January transfer window.

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Arsenal have taken up their option to extend Bukayo Saka's contract by a further 12 months to 2024. Arsenal have activated similar clauses to extend the ...

The [Premier League](/sport/premierleague/index.html) leaders are to [make an improved offer for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk.](/sport/football/article-11588999/Arsenal-set-improve-bid-Shakhtar-Donetsks-Mykhaylo-Mudryk-45m-offer-rejected.html) Arsenal have taken up their option to extend Bukayo Saka's contract by a further 12 months [Arsenal](/sport/teampages/arsenal.html) have taken up their option to extend [Bukayo Saka](/sport/bukayo-saka/index.html)'s contract by a further 12 months to 2024.

Martin Odegaard has instructed his Arsenal teammates to "improve and get better" despite the Gunners extending their lead at the Premier League summit to ...

“Arsenal have fantastic players, a fantastic coach,” said the Italian. [Erling Haaland](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/erling-braut-haaland) as one of the top players in the Premier League. [Manchester City](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc) and Newcastle dropped points, Arsenal gave a display of potential champions against bogey side [Brighton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/brighton-and-hove-albion-fc). Albion boss Roberto De Zerbi claimed the league leaders were as “lucky” as the fan with Odegaard’s shirt. “ A lot of things we have improved.” “Of course, we are in a good position and we are really happy to be there. [Bukayo Saka](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/bukayo-saka) had netted after only 68 seconds while Eddie Nketiah guaranteed the front three all scored again by netting after 47 minutes. “But it would have been an interesting ending if that third goal had stood. Mikel Arteta’s side have taken a remarkable 43 points from 48 before hosting [Newcastle](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/newcastle-united-fc) on Tuesday. The Gunners fell away last season to finish fifth last season after six defeats from mid-March. But unlike the 'Special One', Mourinho, Arsenal remain the cautious ones over their chances of a first title since 2004 with 22 games still to go. The Gunners captain even took off his shirt and gave it to a lucky fan.

It's 2023 and club football is back! Newcastle and Arsenal both shone, while referee Mateu Lahoz left Barcelona fuming. It's ESPN's Weekend Review.

[Gabri Veiga](https://www.espn.com.au/soccer/player/_/id/307381/gabriel-veiga) gave Celta, who are also in trouble themselves, a first half lead. [Jamie Vardy](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/165648/Jamie-Vardy), long the scorer of crucial goals, has just one in the league this season from 17 games. Jorge Sampaoli's side restarted with a [1-1](/soccer/match/_/gameId/643913) draw at [Celta Vigo](/soccer/team?id=85) which leaves them in the relegation zone heading into 2023. The second was the epitome of "life comes at you fast" as [Darwin Nunez](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/271788/Darwin-Núñez)'s emphatic shot pinged off the post right into Faes, who could only bundle it into his own net.) [Kylian "best player in the world" Mbappe](https://www.espn.com.au/soccer/player/_/id/231388/kylian-mbappe), no [Lionel Messi](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/45843/Lionel-Messi) or [Neymar](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/132948/Neymar) but one of the best atmospheres in the world at the Stade Bollaert. Against Liverpool, they raced to a 1-0 lead inside five minutes after some nifty collaboration between [Patson Daka](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/232662/Patson-Daka) and [Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/252389/Kiernan-Dewsbury-Hall), but Faes' ignominious double before half-time put them in a hole they never looked like clearing. After a first half with plenty of sterile possession and little to show for it, [Hugo Lloris](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/43372/Hugo-Lloris) fumbled a fairly benign shot from distance and [Ollie Watkins](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/198825/Ollie-Watkins) beat a lethargic [Eric Dier](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/155532/Eric-Dier) to the loose ball and squared it neatly for [Emi Buendia](https://www.espn.com.au/soccer/player/_/id/214375/emiliano-buendia) to calmly open the scoring. [Atletico Madrid](/soccer/team?id=1068)'s World Cup stars returned in style as they moved back into the top four with a [2-0](/soccer/report?gameId=643911) win against rock bottom [Elche](/soccer/team?id=3751) on Thursday, complete with a fine individual effort from [Alvaro Morata](https://www.espn.com.au/soccer/player/_/id/154446/alvaro-morata). It is only his fourth goal of the season in 16 [Ligue 1](/soccer/league/_/name/fra.1) games. [Paris Saint-Germain](/soccer/club/_/id/160/paris-saint-germain), second vs. The striker has struggled with injuries this season -- missing the World Cup with [France](/soccer/team?id=478) -- but he could be key in the title race in the second half of the campaign -- Marsden [Joselu](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/134939/Joselu) converted from the spot before the cards started flying out, with [Jordi Alba](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/121021/Jordi-Alba) sent off for Barca and [Vinicius Souza](https://www.espn.com.au/soccer/player/_/id/257039/vinicius) for the away side.

Arsenal news: The Gunners are in pole position to win the Premier League title after 16 games of the season, leading Manchester City by a whopping seven ...

There's a little bit of chaos with the way they play but there's also a lot of beauty about the way they play and they're doing a great job. [The Gunners are in a lofty position](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/martinelli-mudryk-odegaard-arsenal-brighton-25871721), having not been in a title race for a number of years. [That was with a 4-2 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/brighton-arsenal-live-goal-updates-25862565), hours after Manchester City had drawn with Everton. Jamie Redknapp, Graeme Souness and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink all have City to do the business, coming from seven points behind. [Every word Mikel Arteta said on Martin Odegaard, Premier League title hopes and Martinelli](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/mikel-arteta-martin-odegaard-martinelli-25871651) [Arsenal handed Mykhaylo Mudryk incentive on eve of January transfer window with Instagram hint](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-mykhaylo-mudryk-january-transfer-25870809) [Arsenal player ratings vs Brighton as Martin Odegaard sublime and Oleksandr Zinchenko superb](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/arsenal-brighton-martin-odegaard-zinchenko-25871141) [William Saliba new Arsenal contract talks progressing well as extension agreement confirmed](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/arsenal-saliba-contract-extension-confirmed-25871378) [Arsenal news and transfers LIVE: The latest news, rumours and gossip from the Emirates Stadium](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-news-transfers-live-mudryk-25871859) [Ian Wright and Paul Merson agree on Mikel Arteta's irreplaceable Arsenal star after Brighton win](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/ian-wright-paul-merson-arsenal-25872447)

Arsenal welcome Newcastle United to the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, but how many changes should Mikel Arteta make to the side that started the 4-2 win over ...

But that could change for the Newcastle clash if he's involved in another full training session whilst Arteta is likely to provide another update when he speaks to the media. It should be pointed out that he didn't play for the better part of six weeks as he spent all but 27 minutes of the World Cup in Qatar on the substitutes bench. Not too long after Arteta's admission, an image of Smith Rowe in a full training session alongside Saka and Eddie Nketiah emerged ahead of the Brighton clash. Speaking of suspension risks, William Saliba is in the same boat. But that is the situation with both sides exceeding expectations as the halfway point in the campaign fast approaches. Bukayo Saka was cautioned in the second half of the Gunners' 4-2 win over Brighton & Hove Albion on New Year's Eve.

Arsenal transfer news: Catch all the latest Gunners news including updates on the Gunners' pursuit of Mykhaylo Mudryk, Rafael Leao and Youri Tielemans.

The World Cup performances of the Moroccan midfielder have reportedly persuaded Leicester to make a move. However, the report says a contract has been finalised with the winger and the Gunners are set to return with an improved offer. The report goes on to say that it is unclear if Milan would be open to the swap as they have concerns over Grealish’s age and £300,000-a-week salary. Arsenal have had an excellent start to the season as Mikel Arteta’s side currently top the Premier League table. Paris Saint-Germain are not involved in the race to sign the 23-year-old forward whilst Manchester United remain in competition with the Gunners. Initial conversations have focused on a €21million (£18.5m) package for the remainder of this season, with a €15million (£13.2m) loan fee going to Atletico, and the rest covering the player’s wages. Arsenal have agreed a contract with top transfer target Mykhaylo Mudryk, according to reports. Arsenal are looking to sign an attacker, but are not prepared to pay the requested loan fee and Felix's salary. Atletico and Mendes may lower their demands as the January transfer window progresses given Felix's desire to leave the Spanish club and get his career back on track. Molde will demand a Norwegian-record sale worth €10million (£8.8m) to part ways with the young midfield sensation. The Premier League leaders are set to make an improved offer for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk, according to I thought losing Gabriel Jesus was going to be a huge blow as I think he’s been outstanding, without scoring the goals.

Where to watch and stream the Arsenal against Newcastle United Premier League clash, plus kick-off time and team news.

It will not be surprising if Mikel Arteta chooses to stick to a winning combination and names the same starting XI that took the field against Brighton in their 4-2 victory. New users can sign up for a free seven-day trial of the live sports streaming service, which can be accessed via iOS, Android, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Roku and Apple TV as well as on a web browser. Eddie Nketiah has scored in his last three home starts in the league, netting four goals, and will be the player to watch out for. Champions League-chasing Newcastle, meanwhile, head into this fixture on the back of a goalless draw against Leeds United. In the United States (US), the match can be watched live and on-demand with [Arsenal](https://www.goal.com/en-in/team/arsenal/4dsgumo7d4zupm2ugsvm4zm4d) will take on [Newcastle United](https://www.goal.com/en-in/team/newcastle-united/7vn2i2kd35zuetw6b38gw9jsz) at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday in a [Premier League](https://www.goal.com/en-in/premier-league/2kwbbcootiqqgmrzs6o5inle5) encounter.

Any doubts whether a young Martin Odegaard could shoulder the responsibility of the captain's armband for Arsenal have been erased in half a season after he ...

ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT THE AMEX: Seconds after Kaoru Mitoma appeared to have made it 4-3, Mikel Arteta stood on the sidelines attempting to get an urgent message ...

He showed his worth in the World Cup and we’re all buzzing for him and can’t wait to have him back ready to play for us, he brings a lot to the squad. It is our job to keep fighting and keep improving and make sure that we can fight all the way.’ ‘We have spoken to him and congratulated him,’ captain Lewis Dunk said of the Argentine’s triumph in Qatar. ‘He is a humble guy, a down-to-earth kid and a hard worker. There is now a streetwise side to this Arsenal team too, a reflection of their manager who kicks every ball, challenges almost every decision and makes his presence felt on the sidelines. ‘That is what we will do to make sure we get better. It won’t change when he comes back. ‘We are in a good way and have improved in a lot of areas — with the ball, without the ball, in front of goal, our own box, a lot of things we have improved.’ We focus on every game to get better and of course we are in a good position and we are really happy to be there. ‘We don’t focus on that (being seven points clear). ‘The best thing is that we still have a lot to improve, we can still get much better in many areas of the game,’ said captain Martin Odegaard, scorer of Arsenal’s second goal and creator of their fourth for Gabriel Martinelli with one of the passes of the season. At Brighton, it was in how they ensured they took full advantage of their nearest rivals slipping up to win — at a ground where they have faced difficulties in the past — to go seven points clear.

Paul Merson believes the Premier League title race is now between Arsenal and Manchester City only, and backs the Gunners to prevail.