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Brighton vs. Arsenal: Two Changes for Arteta, Five for the Hosts

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Arsenal travels to Brighton in one of the most anticipated clashes of the Premier League's fifth round. The champions have kicked off their current campaign in stellar fashion, boasting a perfect record of four wins, and will be eager to maintain this momentum. The "Seagulls," for their part, have also started the season strongly, currently sitting sixth in the standings with two wins, a draw, and just one loss. The hosts will be buoyed by their impressive comeback victory against Manchester United midweek, a result that will undoubtedly inject additional confidence.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta makes two changes to his squad from the side that secured a win against Sunderland during the week. Ben White is sidelined with an injury, with Jurrien Timber stepping in at right-back. Myles Lewis-Kelly is replaced by new signing Bruno Guimaraes, marking the Brazilian midfielder's first league start. Talented youngster Max Dowman, who made headlines midweek with a sensational two-goal performance against Ipswich, is on the bench, where Piero Hincapie also makes his return.

Fabian Hürzeler implements a significant five changes to his lineup from the team that faced Manchester United. Ferdi Kadioglu comes in for Costinha, while Yasin Ayari replaces Jaouen Hadjam. As expected, Bart Verbruggen, Diego Gomez, and Maxim De Cuyper, who scored against the "Red Devils," all return to the starting eleven. Pascal Struijk steps in for Lewis Dunk, who is not in the squad for the match.

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