Iwobi Sets To Start Against Brighton Albion

Nigeria international, Alex Iwobi looks good to start for Arsenal as they travel to the Amex Stadium to face Brighton on Boxing Day.

Iwobi who came off the bench in the 78th minute to score for the Gunners against Burnley last Saturday which ended his four month goals drought after 21 appearances this season.

According to UK website, Sportsmole, Iwobi should start in place of Henrikh Mkhitaryan who is out with an ankle injury.

Arsenal could temporarily climb into the top four of the Premier League table if they defeat their opponents.

For now the Gunners have the same level of points with four placed Chelsea, who then suffered a shock home defeat to Leicester City.

Emery would ideally like to rest players ahead of this weekend’s trip to Liverpool, although a seemingly perennially packed treatment room could put paid to those hopes.

Nacho Monreal is the latest to have joined the injury list after limping off against Burnley last weekend, and with four other defenders either sidelined or doubtful, Emery is short of options at the back.

Laurent Koscielny is expected to come back into the side along with the likes of Stephan Lichtsteiner, Lucas Torreira and Alex Iwobi.

Mesut Ozil returned against Burnley and reacted to his recent omission with a fine performance, which should see him keep his spot for this match.

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