- Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is hopeful that midfielder Declan Rice will be available for Wednesday's Premier League match against Brighton.
- Rice, who was substituted during Sunday's victory over Chelsea, is feeling "much better", according to Arteta.
- Arteta confirmed Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard are also facing fitness checks ahead of the crucial fixture.
- Arsenal will be looking to maintain their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table over Manchester City.
- Arteta dismissed criticism regarding his team's set-piece performance, emphasising his desire for Arsenal to be dominant in all aspects of the game.
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