Arsenal look to end a eight match winless run in all competitions as they take on Brighton at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal could climb to sixth with a win as long as Sheffield United lose to Newcastle.
Brighton meanwhile could move four points clear of the relegation zone if they take a shock victory.
Team news
Embed from Getty ImagesDefensive duo, Rob Holding and Hector Bellerin could return from respective knee and and hamstring injuries if pass late fitness tests.
Dani Ceballos is still out with a hamstring injury but could return in time for the festive fixtures.
Brighton could have Bernardo available after overcoming a knee injury, which had sidelined him in recent weeks.
Solly March is out with a groin injury but could return on Sunday, whilst Jose Izquierdo (knee) is a long-term absentee.
Stat Attack
- Arsenal have lost one of their four Premier League games against Brighton (W1, D2, L1).
- Brighton came from behind to draw both meetings 1-1 last season, after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang put the Gunners ahead on both occasions.
- Bernd Leno has made a league-high 59 saves for Arsenal this season coming into this round.
Prediction
With games coming thick and fast under Freddie Ljungberg, Arsenal need to find a win if they’re to halt this awful run and particularly at home.
Brighton however pose a stern test defensively despite having not won on the road since the opening weekend, although they did run Liverpool close once they found their feet on Saturday.
I am therefore expecting another tough night for the Gunners but a point should be a decent result.
Prediction: Arsenal 1-1 Brighton
Result: Arsenal 1-2 Brighton