Brighton and Hove Albion boss Fabian Hurzeler gave a squad update ahead of their festive fixture at Arsenal.
The Seagulls have been hindered by injuries and suspensions of late and are 10th in the Premier League after their stalemate against Sunderland at Amex Stadium last Saturday. Facing league leaders Arsenal at the Emirates is about as tough as it gets in world football at the moment and Hurzeler’s men need to deliver a much-improved display.
“The most important is to get the small margins right against Arsenal,” said the Albion boss. “To defend set pieces well, to be good in and out of possession. We have to stay alive for 90 minutes.
“But we can't go there with the mindset of thinking only about defending. We have to play with courage.”
Here’s the early team news for the Seagulls...
9. Lewis Dunk - return
Hurzeler said: "The two suspended players (Lewis Dunk and Diego Gomez) will be back. The skipper served a one-match ban against Sunderland for five bookings | Getty Images
10. Diego Gomez - return
Hurzeler confirmed the midfielder should also be available for selection following his one-match ban against Sunderland... also for five bookings | AFP via Getty Images