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Arsenal predicted XI vs Brighton as Leandro Trossard starts and Jurrien Timber decision made

It’s been a busy few days for Arsenal!

Since Tuesday alone they have completed deals for Aaron Ramsdale, Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson to leave, while Mikel Merino, Neto and Raheem Sterling have all come in.

Upsettingly for Mikel Arteta, none of his three latest signings will be available for Saturday’s lunch time clash with Brighton. Merino is set for a spell on the sidelines after fracturing his shoulder in his first training session, while deals for Neto and Sterling could not be completed in time to be registered for this game.

That leaves Arteta with a few decisions to make when it comes to his starting XI. Here’s how football.london thinks he could line his Gunners side up at Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

Goalkeeper – David Raya

Arsenal's Spanish goalkeeper #22 David Raya dives as the ball comes back off the crossbar from a deflected shot from Aston Villa's Belgian defender #24 Amadou Onana during the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on August 24, 2024. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
With Aaron Ramsdale gone, and Neto cup tied for the Carabao Cup, David Raya is in line to play an awful lot of football. He’ll be hoping to keep up the phenomenal standards he’s set in the opening two games of the season.

Right back – Ben White

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Ben White of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa FC and Arsenal FC at Villa Park on August 24, 2024 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Ben White being left out of the England squad has almost been overshadowed with all the other noise around Arsenal this week. He’s been pretty good at drowning that stuff out though and can be trusted to perform against his old team.

Centre back – William Saliba

William Saliba of Arsenal celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 1-0 with Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal during the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at Emirates Stadium on August 11, 2024 in London, England.
William Saliba looked back to his best against Aston Villa on Saturday. Expect him to keep that up with a tough test from the Brighton front line.

Centre back – Gabriel Magalhaes

Gabriel Magalhaes celebrates scoring the team's second goal during the pre-season friendly football match for the Emirates Cup final between Arsenal and Lyon, at the Emirates Stadium
If there’s someone you don’t want to crash into you in your first training session it’s Gabriel Magalhaes. Just ask Mikel Merino… The Brazilian will be hoping to use that physicality against the opposition on Saturday.

Left back – Jurrien Timber

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Jurrien Timber of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa FC and Arsenal FC at Villa Park on August 24, 2024 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Jacques Feeney/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)
It went under the radar but Jurrien Timber made his first start for over a year in the Premier League last week. He was very impressive. Expect him to keep his place. 

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