Arsenal have a handful of injuries to contend with ahead of the first leg of the EFL Cup semifinals, while Newcastle United have two key players suspended.

Leandro Trossard set up Arsenal’s only goal in their 1-0 win over Ipswich though he is replaced by young Ethan Nwaneri in the starting XI tonight. Nwaneri could be playing in place of Saka on the right, with Gabriel Martinelli switching back to the left flank and Jesus still up front.

Sepp van den Berg, Ben Mee and Mathias Jensen were all described by their head coach as "too soon for Brighton, but let's see for Arsenal". And it remains to be seen whether goalkeeper Mark Flekken, who came off hurt during the match against the Seagulls, will be able to shake it off or if Hakon Valdimarsson will start.