Gunners boss is juggling injuries in his squad for fourth-round clash

Arsenal will be without William Saliba and Gabriel Martinelli for tonight’s Carabao Cup fourth-round match against Brighton.

The pair picked up injuries during Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Saliba was forced to come off at half-time. Martinelli finished the match, but limped down the tunnel following the full-time whistle.

Mikel Arteta has confirmed the pair will now miss Wednesday’s match at home to Brighton, and he is unsure when they will return.

“[Saliba] is out,” said Arteta. “We are assessing him, but he won’t be involved this match.

“It looks as well that [Martinelli] is going to be out. We have to, again, do some more tests and see the extent of the injury. But this game is going to be too early for him.”

Arsenal have received a boost, though, as Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Riccardo Calafiori are all fit.

Saka was struggling with illness before Sunday’s game against Palace and came off just after the hour mark.

Calafiori and Rice were both substituted before the end of the match due to knocks.

The trio are all available to face Brighton, but Arteta is expected to rotate his team.

Kepa Arrizabalaga is due to start in goal and make his second appearance of the season.

Ben White, Cristhian Mosquera and Myles Lewis-Skelly should come into the defence, while there could be a full debut for Piero Hincapie.

Ahead of them, Ethan Nwaneri and Christian Norgaard are likely to play in midfield. Mikel Merino could lead the line if Arteta decides to rest striker Viktor Gyokeres.

Max Dowman, who is only 15 years old, is a contender to be in the squad.

Arsenal predicted XI (4-3-3): Arrizabalaga; White, Mosquera, Hincapie, Lewis-Skelly; Nwaneri, Norgaard, Eze; Saka, Merino, Trossard

Injured: Havertz (knee), Jesus (knee), Madueke (knee) Martinelli (thigh), Odegaard (knee) and Saliba

Time and date: 7.45pm BST on Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Venue: Emirates Stadium

How to watch: Sky Sports

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Gunners seeking to capitalise on latest Liverpool slip-up with title rivals in free fall

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With Liverpool in free fall, Arsenal bid to capitalise on their fourth successive Premier League defeat as they play Crystal Palace. Victory at Emirates Stadium would move the Gunners seven points ahead of title rivals Liverpool and firmly establish them as favourites to be crowned champions.

Arsenal have made a brilliant start to the season under Mikel Arteta and continued their fine form when they dismantled Atletico Madrid 4-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday. That win means they have now have six straight wins in all competitions and the Gunners are boosted by the fitness of Gabriel.

But Arsenal face a tough test against a Palace side who have themselves looking good under Oliver Glasner. The Eagles could move into the top four with a win. Follow the game LIVE below with our dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Simon Collings at Emirates Stadium.

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Although they lead, Arsenal have been pretty flat so far. You wonder whether Arteta might look at freshening things up in the second half. Martinelli is in good form and could provide a spark.

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A pretty lacklustre opening 30 minutes from Arsenal, although Palace deserve credit for their setup, but they lead at the break. Great finish from Eze and exactly the kind of “magic moment” Arsenal bought him for.

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A difficult first half for Arsenal… but they lead at the break and are on course for a big three points.

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Gabriel starts for Arsenal against Crystal Palace.

The Brazilian centre-back was a fitness doubt after he was forced off in Tuesday’s 4-0 win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.

But Gabriel trained with the Arsenal squad ahead of the game and has been passed fit to start alongside William Saliba at centre-back.

His fitness is a major for Arsenal as they bid to capitalise on Liverpool’s latest slip-up and strengthen their position at the top of the Premier League.

Victory against Palace would move Arsenal seven points clear of title rivals Liverpool.

Mikel Arteta has opted for Leandro Trossard and Riccardo Calafiori on the left flank.

Gabriel Martinelli and Myles Lewis-Skelly both impressed after coming into the team against Atletico but Trossard and Calafiori return.

The returns of Trossard and Calafiori are the only two changes Arteta has made from the Atletico win.

Arteta has kept other changes to a minimum, with Arsenal also facing Brighton in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.

Eberechi Eze starts against his former club.

Confirmed Arsenal XI (4-3-3): Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Zubimendi, Rice, Eze, Saka, Trossard, Gyokeres

Subs: Arrizabalaga, White, Lewis-Skelly, Mosquera, Hincapie, Norgaard, Merino, Nwaneri, Martinelli.

Injured: Havertz, Madueke, Jesus, Odegaard (all knee)

Time and date: 2pm GMT on Sunday October 26, 2025

Venue: Emirates Stadium, London