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Brighton won 5-0 against Coventry City
Brighton lost 3-4 to Chelsea
Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1
Saka and Havertz are expected to start
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Brighton & Hove Albion
4-2-3-1
● Confirmed
19
⚽↓76′
Kostoulas
29
De Cuyper
14
⚽↓85′
Andres
25
↓86′
Gomez
26
Ayari
13
⚽
Gross
21
Boscagli
44
Vuskovic
4
↓86′
Struijk
24
↓76′
Kadioglu
1
Verbruggen
Bench (19)
Georginio Rutter ↑76′ · Costinha ↑76′ · Malick Junior Yalcouye ↑85′ · Michael Svoboda ↑86′ · Matthew O'Riley ↑86′ · Michael Svoboda ↑86′ · Jaouen Hadjam · Promise David · Ibrahim Osman · Jason Steele · Jaouen Hadjam · Femi Azeez · Zadok Yohanna · Kaoru Mitoma · Evan Ferguson · Jack Hinshelwood · Mats Wieffer · Stefanos Tzimas · Yankuba Minteh
Coach · Fabian Hurzeler
Match Preview
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-09-17 14:26 UTC
Arsenal face Brighton test in Premier League clash at the Amex
Saturday afternoon at The American Express Community Stadium sees Brighton & Hove Albion host Arsenal for a high-stakes Premier League encounter on matchday 5. Both sides enter the fixture with significant momentum, setting the stage for a compelling tactical battle on the south coast.
Expected lineups and personnel news
Brighton are expected to field Bart Verbruggen in goal, supported by a defensive unit featuring Maxim De Cuyper, Olivier Boscagli, Lewis Dunk, Luka Vuskovic, and Ferdi Kadioglu. The midfield trio of Malick Junior Yalcouye, Diego Gomez, Yasin Ayari, and Pascal Gross will look to control the tempo, while Charalampos Kostoulas leads the attack. The hosts will be without the services of Mats Wieffer and Jack Hinshelwood due to injury.
Arsenal’s expected XI includes David Raya in goal behind a back four of Riccardo Calafiori, Gabriel, Ezri Konsa, and Jurrien Timber. The midfield engine room is set to feature Declan Rice and Bruno Guimaraes, with Martin Oedegaard orchestrating play behind a front three of Kai Havertz, Christos Tzolis, and Bukayo Saka. The visitors face their own injury concerns, with Ben White and Cristhian Mosquera currently sidelined.
Momentum and the road to matchday 5
Brighton arrive in fine form, having recently secured a 3-2 EFL Cup victory over Manchester United and a dominant 5-0 league win against Coventry City. Their confidence is bolstered by a strong start to the campaign, which included a 4-0 league dismantling of Aston Villa. The side has shown defensive resilience, keeping clean sheets in 6 of their last 10 matches across all competitions.
Arsenal have been equally clinical, maintaining a perfect start to their league campaign. Their recent run includes a 2-0 victory over Sunderland and a 2-1 win against Chelsea, following an impressive 1-0 Champions League success against SSC Napoli. Mikel Arteta has urged his squad to maintain their intensity, and with an extra day of rest compared to their hosts, the visitors are expected to adopt a high-tempo approach from the opening whistle.
The head-to-head dynamic
History suggests a closely contested affair, with recent meetings often decided by fine margins. In their most recent encounter on 4 March 2026, Arsenal secured a narrow 1-0 victory at the Amex. The previous year saw a 2-1 Arsenal win in the Premier League and a 2-0 success in the EFL Cup, though Brighton have proven they can hold their own, as evidenced by a 1-1 draw in January 2025.
Tactical considerations for the south coast
Expect a tactical chess match as Arsenal look to press high and disrupt Brighton's rhythm early on. The hosts, however, are known for their attacking quality at home and will likely look to exploit transitions to catch the Arsenal defence out of position. Maxim De Cuyper remains a key figure for Brighton, having been directly involved in 5 goals over his last 10 appearances, providing a constant threat that Arsenal's backline must monitor closely throughout the afternoon.
Arsenal
4-2-3-1
● Confirmed
29
Havertz
17
↓73′
Tzolis
8
↓73′
Oedegaard
7
↓81′
Saka
41
Rice
39
↓60′
Guimaraes
33
Calafiori
6
Gabriel
15
Konsa
12
↓60′
Timber
1
Raya
Bench (14)
Mikel Merino ↑60′ · Martin Zubimendi ↑60′ · Eberechi Eze ↑73′ · Viktor Gyoekeres ↑73′ · Max Dowman ↑81′ · Piero Hincapie · Kepa Arrizabalaga · Noni Madueke · Myles Lewis-Skelly · Piero Hincapie · Ben White · Cristhian Mosquera · William Saliba · Louie Copley
Coach · Mikel Arteta
Confirmed by FIFA officials.
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