Arsenal travel to Brighton this weekend aiming to secure a fifth consecutive Premier League victory against Fabian Hurzeler’s side.
The fixture, which many believe deserves television coverage, sees both clubs arriving in strong form.
The reverse fixture from last season at the Amex Stadium resulted in a narrow 1-0 victory for the Gunners, with the aftermath generating extended discussion in football circles.
Brighton approach Saturday’s contest with significant concerns over their squad availability, with as many as nine players potentially unavailable through injury.
Arsenal, by contrast, anticipate welcoming back several first-team regulars who have been managing fitness issues in recent weeks.
The selection process presented Mikel Arteta with decisions regarding player workload management.
Several key figures including Bukayo Saka, Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, David Raya and Declan Rice were given complete rest during midweek European commitments.
Brighton’s preparations were complicated by their victory at Old Trafford, meaning the south coast club have had one fewer day to recover compared to their opponents.
The right-back position has been resolved with Jurrien Timber selected to replace the unavailable Ben White.
In midfield, Bruno Guimaraes earns a starting place following his impressive strike against Sunderland at the weekend.
The Brazilian’s inclusion means Myles Lewis-Skelly drops to the substitutes’ bench.
Further forward, Christos Tzolis retains his place despite a marginal dip in recent performances, with Ebere Eze remaining among the replacements.
Kai Havertz continues as the focal point of the attacking line.
The chosen lineup reads: Raya; Timber, Konsa, Gabriel, Calafiori; Rice, Guimaraes, Odegaard; Saka, Havertz, Tzolis.