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23-05-2021 | 12:46 Football
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"Really solid": Mark Lawrenson states his prediction for Arsenal v Brighton

Arsenal are set to face their last Premier League rivals of the season, Brighton, on Sunday. The Gunners are currently sitting in 9th place in the league table, while they will be hoping to finish the season in a more favorable condition. Ahead of the upcoming match, Mark Lawrenson has given his prediction. And BBC pundit believes Mikel Arteta's side will secure a 2 - 0 win over the rivals.

"Arsenal have been going well - they have won their past four league games - which is typical Arsenal isn't it?" he said. 

"It's all a bit late, really, but then they always seem to play well when the pressure is off them.

"Seventh place will get them into Europe next season, in the new Europa Conference League, but they could win a fifth game in a row and still miss out if either Tottenham or Everton win as well.

"As long as they do win, glorious failure wouldn't be the worst way for the Gunners to sign off for the season and the most important thing for them is to get the summer right, because they have not got too many right recently, in terms of recruitment. We wait with baited breath.

"Brighton got a great result against City on Tuesday, and played really well in front of their fans.

"The Seagulls have got a fifth consecutive season in the top flight to look forward to, and under Graham Potter they appear to be in very good shape.

"Yes, they could do with scoring more goals but defensively they are really solid and that gives them a great platform to build on. They will need to keep hold of Ben White and Yves Bissouma this summer though."

Source: BBC Sport 
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