Mikel Arteta hands Arsenal major injury boost with four stars all pushing to play vs Brighton after missing Ipswich game

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta revealed that Ben White, Cristhian Mosquera, Jurrien Timber, and Piero Hincapie are all pushing to return for Saturday's match against Brighton. All four defenders missed Arsenal's 4-2 Carabao Cup win against Ipswich on Tuesday due to various fitness concerns and injuries. Arteta expressed optimism ahead of a key training session on Friday afternoon, noting the quartet is eager to take part.

White has been managing a groin problem that forced him off against Sunderland and out of Thomas Tuchel's England squad. Timber is managing his minutes following summer groin surgery, while Hincapie and Mosquera have dealt with muscular and hamstring issues respectively. Arsenal seeks an eighth straight win to open the season across all competitions.