- The Arsenal vs Brighton prediction article will provide every detail on the upcoming match.
- Arsenal will host the match at the Emirates on Saturday afternoon.
- Both sides have won their opening two matches.
The Emirates Stadium is set to host a crunch Premier League encounter between Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion in an early kickoff match on Saturday afternoon.
The two sides will be seeking to maintain their 100 percent record as they eye a spot at the top of the standings before the rest of the clubs play their matchday three fixtures.
Arsenal have won their first two matches of the season, with their latest victory coming against Aston Villa.
The Gunners got their revenge on the Unai Emery-coached side, who proved difficult to beat last season, by recording a 0-2 win in the clash staged at Villa Park last weekend.
Leandro Trossard made a cameo off the bench to open the scoring in the 67th minute before Ghanaian international Thomas Partey put the game beyond reach with another strike 10 minutes later.
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Meanwhile, Brighton, who are managed by Fabian Hurzeler – one of the youngest coaches in Premier League history, registered a morale-boosting 2-1 win over Manchester United at the American Express Stadium.
Former Arsenal player Danny Welbeck and Brazilian forward Joao Pedro were on the score sheet for the Seagulls, with the latter netting an injury-time winner to send the home supporters into a frenzy. Manchester United’s goal came courtesy of Amad Diallo.
Despite their brilliant form, Hurzeler knows that it will not be easy for his side to humble Arsenal, who are one win away from equaling the nine straight victories record set by the Invincibles 20 years ago.
Here are the key details you need to know ahead of the mouthwatering tie.
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What time does Arsenal vs Brighton start?
The match is expected to kick off at 2:30 PM Kenyan time on Saturday at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal vs Brighton Team News
Brighton new signing Matt O’Riley was unlucky to pick up an injury in their 4-0 thrashing of Crawley in an EFL Cup second round fixture played on Tuesday.
Therefore, he is guaranteed to miss Saturday’s trip to the Emirates alongside Solly March, who has a knee issue.
Mats Wieffer (knock) and Brajan Gruda (knock) are also currently sidelined, with Hurzeler expected to make a last-minute decision with regard to their involvement.
On the other hand, the Gunners will be without three of their stars including Gabriel Jesus (unspecified) and versatile Japanese defender Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee).
Kieran Tierney, who is reportedly on his way out of Arsenal this transfer window, will also sit this one due to a hamstring injury.
Possible Starting Lineups
Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Gabriel, Saliba, White, Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Martinelli, Saka, Havertz
Brighton: Steele, Kadioglu, Van Hecke, Dunk, Veltman, Milner, Minteh, Gilmour, Mitoma, Pedro, Welbeck
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Arsenal vs Brighton Head-to-head
Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion have played against each other 30 times in all competitions with the Gunners picking up 17 victories. Five of those fixtures ended in a draw.
In addition, Arsenal have also had an upper hand in the recent five meetings between the two clubs, registering three wins compared to Brighton’s two.
Arsenal: 17
Draws: 5
Brighton: 8
Arsenal vs Brighton Current Form
Arsenal: LWWWW
Brighton: WWWWW
Arsenal vs Brighton Prediction
Although Brighton are flying at the moment, it would be difficult for them to overcome Arteta’s army at the Emirates.
Arsenal not only have one of the best defensive records in the league since the start of last season, but they will also enjoy the home advantage on Saturday.
However, the visitors should not be entirely ruled out of beating Arsenal since football is an unpredictable game.
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