A Guide to the Brighton vs Arsenal Match: Preview, Predictions, and Lineups

Arsenal can once again return to the top of the Premier League table should they overcome Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex on Saturday evening.

Liverpool’s triumph on Thursday saw them restore their two-point advantage at the summit, but they’re next in action at Old Trafford on Sunday. Thus, Arsenal, as well as Manchester City in the early kick-off, have the chance to put some extra pressure on the Reds ahead of their significant duel.

Arsenal barely had to break a sweat to overcome an injury-plagued Luton Town in midweek, with Mikel Arteta’s Gunners retaining their unbeaten Premier League record in 2024. Arteta’s men were dominant in the reverse fixture, winning 2-0 at the Emirates.

The Seagulls have endured an up-and-down campaign, with its success likely determined by whether they can qualify for Europe again next season. Brighton are one of several teams in the hunt after their Europa League journey was ended by AS Roma.

Here’s 90min’s preview of Arsenal’s trip to Brighton on Saturday.

Brighton are still without star winger Kaoru Mitoma with a back injury, while Billy Gilmour’s knee issue will keep him out until May.

Even Ferguson could return to the matchday squad, but Dany Welbeck is likely to start against his former club with Joao Pedro dropping deeper.

Jack Hinshelwood and Solly March are both doubts.

Brighton predicted lineup vs Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Igor; Baleba, Gross; Enciso, Pedro, Adingra; Welbeck.

Bukayo Saka missed out in midweek having limped off against Man City, but the winger is likely to be fit for Saturday’s game having had a few extra days to recover.

Jurrien Timber is the only man who should miss out this weekend, with Arteta’s squad nearing full fitness.

Declan Rice, Jorginho, Gabriel Martinelli, and Jakub Kiwior are among those that should make Saturday’s XI.

Arsenal predicted lineup vs Brighton (4-3-3): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior; Jorginho, Rice, Odegaard; Saka, Havertz, Martinelli.

An inconsistent Brighton could prove tricky opposition for the title hopefuls at the Amex, although Arteta’s suffocation of the Seagulls in the reverse fixture stands the visitors in good stead.

Arsenal should have a good understanding of Roberto De Zerbi’s patterns, which will allow them to press to good effect and force mistakes. Brighton are prone to making them.

The Gunners’ excellence out of possession should get them over the line here, although there might be occasions when Brighton break the press and expose Arsenal’s steely structure. Still, Arteta’s side can’t be dropping points here if they want to win this title.