Piero Hincapie missed Arsenal’s win against Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup this week (AMA/Getty)Piero Hincapie remains an injury doubt for Arsenal’s Premier League game against Brighton on Saturday. Hincapie has deputised in the absence of Gabriel Magalhaes and started alongside William Saliba in Arsenal’s 1-0 win away to Everton last Saturday. Speaking after Arsenal’s win against Palace at the Emirates Stadium, Arteta said: ‘[Gabriel] Martinelli is more of a knock and he wasn’t comfortable to carry on after the second half. ‘We’ll have to wait and see,’ Arteta said when asked if Gabriel could return against Brighton. Arrow MORE: Louis Saha names Man Utd ‘dream signing’ ahead of January transfer windowArrow MORE: Cody Gakpo injury latest for Liverpool vs WolvesArrow MORE: Harry Wilson injury latest for West Ham vs Fulham

Source: Metro December 26, 2025 17:18 UTC