The gameweek 3 in the English Premier League starts today with the match between Arsenal and Brighton. Both Arsenal and Brighton made a strong start to the season, winning the first two games. Arsenal are very desperate to win the league title this season and have made a solid start. They defeated Wolverhampton and Aston Villa in their first two games without conceding a single goal in those matches. Brighton, on the other hand, Brighton smashed Everton in their opening game before they secured a dramatic 2-1 win over Manchester United.
For the last few seasons, Brighton have become a giant killer. Brighton proved they can defeat the big names without even the big stars. However, the club aims to secure the top four spots in the Premier League, so that they can play the Champions League football.
Stats & Facts
- Brighton have lost three of their last four league meetings with Arsenal. They won the remaining one.
- At Emirates Stadium, Brighton have won three of their last seven visits against Arsenal.
- Brighton could not win any of their seven away games against London side clubs last season.
- Arsenal would win their first three successive league games under Mikel Arteta for the second time, having done so in the 2022-2023 season.
- A win over Arsenal would see Brighton winning the first three consecutive matches for the first time since the 2011-2012 season in the Championship.
Team News
Gabriel Jesus did not play against Aston Villa due to a muscle injury. Although his injury is not so severe, he is expected not to play today against Brighton. Arsenal’s new signing Mikel Merino is also out of the squad. “It’s very unfortunate. Yesterday he had a collision and got a shoulder injury. He’s going to be out for a few weeks,” confirmed Arteta.
Additionally, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Kieran Tierney remain out of the squad due to their respective injuries.
As for Brighton, Matt O’Riley picked up an injury and was forced off in just nine minutes against Crawley. Since he has not recovered yet, the midfielder will miss the match today. Solly March remains unavailable due to a knee injury, while Brajan Gruda and Mats Wieffer are uncertain ahead of the match.
Possible Lineup for Arsenal:
Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Havertz, Trossard
Possible Lineup for Brighton:
Steele; Veltman, Dunk, Van Hecke, Kadioglu; Milner, Baleba; Minteh, Pedro, Mitoma; Welbeck
Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Brighton
Both Arsenal and Brighton are in excellent form. Following the win against Manchester United, Brighton are now heavily inspired. However, Arsenal displayed brilliant defensive stability in their first two games and did not concede a single goal. Additionally, the Gunners will have the home advantage, which makes them the favorite against Brighton.
Betfair Odds
Arsenal: 1.37
Draw: 5.47
Brighton: 8.60
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