A potentially pivotal night in the Premier League title race took place as Arsenal beat Brighton at the same time as Manchester City were held to a draw at home by Nottingham Forest. It's heating up at the summit and the gap now stands at seven points, though the Gunners have played a game more than City.
Arsenal appear to have steadied the ship following a recent wobble, now beating Brighton to follow up wins over Tottenham and Chelsea in response to dropping points in successive away games against Brentford and Wolves.
Bukayo Saka marked his 300th appearance for Arsenal with a goal inside the opening ten minutes and that proved to be the winning goal as the visitors, at times, rode their luck en route to a crucial three points. Brighton, meanwhile, have seen their winning run come to an end as the missed the chance to climb into the top half of the Premier League table. Follow the game LIVE with our dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Matt Verri at the Amex Stadium!
Brighton vs Arsenal latest news
- GOAL! Saka fires Arsenal in front early on
Fan reaction
21:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThank you Brighton #BHAARS
— Arsenal 1 (@mathu_martin) March 4, 2026
Fan thoughts
21:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneFew weeks ago, Arsenal dropped points against Wolves, it felt like the league was slipping away. Today, City have dropped points against Forest. This shows how unpredictable the PL is. The gap is back to 7 points, with City having a game in hand. #BHAARS #MCINFO
— TheshuaZone (@AFC_shua) March 4, 2026
Fan reaction
21:44 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneI am really proud of our Arsenal defence but defending a 0-1 scoreline is really scary . Gabriel was super focused with some brilliant defending. He is man of the match for me. #BHAARS
— Swarit Søhaard (@SSohaard) March 4, 2026
FULL-TIME!
21:29 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBrighton 0-1 Arsenal
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
21:28 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+6 min: Kadioglu’s cross is poor and that could be that.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
21:26 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+4 min: Brighton banging on the door but Arsenal are defending really well. Ayari is then booked for a pull on Havertz as the German looked to run away.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
21:23 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+1 min: A shot of the Arsenal fans in the away end, nerves are clear for all to see.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
21:22 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90 min: SEVEN MINUTES OF STOPPAGE TIME.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
21:21 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne89 min: Raya watches Howell’s cross sail over his crossbar. All eyes on the fourth official, how much stoppage time will be added?
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
21:20 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne88 min: CHANCE!
Havertz springs the offside trap but is forced wide, he does force a save from Verbruggen but the angle was tight, meaning the stop was routine.
Matt Verri at The Amex
21:19 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArteta with his head in his hands as Timber just pumps the ball as far away as possible under no pressure. The ugliest of ugly wins still feels a fair distance away.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
21:17 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne86 min: Arsenal have done a decent job in breaking up the play to stop Brighton’s momentum but still a long way to go this evening.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
21:14 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne83 min: Havertz wants a penalty but his appeals fall on deaf ears.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
21:13 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne82 min: Now Kadioglu is shown a yellow card for shoving Saka to the ground. Second time in quick succession and the Brighton defender is punished.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
21:12 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne81 min: Boscagli booked for a show of dissent.
Matt Verri at The Amex
21:11 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSomehow Arsenal still in front heading into the final ten minutes. Arteta has already used all three of his substitution windows and that is decent evidence that he knows his side have needed all the help they can get. Brighton looked so much more energetic but the Gunners are hanging on for dear life.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
21:11 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne80 min: Arsenal change sees Zubimendi make way for Norgaard.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
21:10 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne79 min: Nottingham Forest have scored again! 2-2 at the Etihad.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
21:09 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne77 min: Triple Brighton change as Wieffer, Gomez and Balebla make way for Ayari, Veltman and Howell.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
21:06 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne74 min: CHANCE! A rare well-worked move by Arsenal as Timber picks out Trossard in the box but the Belgian produces a really poor finish.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
21:04 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne72 min: Into the final 20 minutes as Havertz almost picks out Saka before winning a free-kick near the corner flag, much to the anger of the Brighton fans who feel the German was offside.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
21:00 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne69 min: Brave defending by Zubimendi to block Baleba’s strike and then Hinshelwood heads wide before being replaced by former Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
20:57 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne66 min: Baleba makes amends for his mistake, gets back to block Havertz’s shot.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
20:56 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne65 min: That did not last long, Rodri has restored Man City’s lead against Nottingham Forest.
Matt Verri at The Amex
20:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHe's been on the thinnest possible ice and Arteta has seen enough. Mosquera off before he gets a red card and Calafiori on at centre-back.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
20:54 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne63 min: Nearly an equaliser for Brighton but Wieffer’s plants his header straight at Raya. The Dutchman was left unmarked in the middle, either side of the Arsenal keeper and the hosts are level.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
20:53 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne62 min: Big goal at the Etihad, Nottingham Forest have equalised against Man City.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
20:52 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne60 min: Mosquera loses out to Minteh, who stays on his feet, but his attempt goes behind for a corner.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
20:51 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne59 min: Double change by Arsenal as Martinelli and Gyokeres make away for Havertz and Trossard.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
20:49 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne58 min: CHANCE!
Long ball is knocked down for Rutter and he hits it on the volley but Raya dives to his right to make a decent save. Think that was going in.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
20:48 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne56 min: Small opening for Arsenal as Saka finds a little bit of space but fires an effort high and wide.
Matt Verri at The Amex
20:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal have defended like it's the 90th minute for almost the entire match. Can't keep the ball and just hacking it away. Surely this isn't sustainable.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
20:45 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne53 min: Arsenal get themselves into a mess defensively and Rutter has a shot blocked. Brighton manage to keep up the pressure until a sloppy pass lets the Gunners off the hook.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
20:43 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne52 min: Gomez goes into the book for a pull on Rice.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
20:43 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne51 min: Good start to the half by Brighton as Hincapie is forced to put the ball behind for a corner.
Taken by Hinshelwood but Hincapie makes first contact at the near post before a commanding catch by Raya eases the pressure.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
20:38 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne46 min: Mitoma has made way for Minteh.
The sub is immediately into the action, picking out Rutter with a lovely cross but the Brighton striker can’t steer his header on target.
KICK-OFF!
20:36 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBack underway!
A massive 45 minutes for Arsenal in the Premier League title race.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
20:32 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIt just had to be Saka...
A gift for Arsenal 🔴
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) March 4, 2026
Bukayo Saka marks his 300th Gunners' appearance with an early strike that goes right through Bart Verbruggen.@tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/Eg5QAGo8tT
Fan reaction
20:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal's performance is poor, no creativity. #BHAARS
— 𝕂𝕖𝕧𝕚𝕟 𝕀𝕗𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕓𝕒 (@Kevinifediba) March 4, 2026
Fan reaction
20:27 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneZubimendi, Rice, and Timber look knackered.
— Pramod (@4Pramod) March 4, 2026
Not using Norgaard enough is the biggest criticism of Arteta this season.#BHAARS.
Fan thoughts
20:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneCome on Arsenal, besides the goal that we scored we stopped playing! Why defend? Let go at them, trying to hold on to a 1-0 won't help us, it's dangerous. 2nd half please do better! #BHAARS
— philani dube (@_skirroboy) March 4, 2026
Matt Verri at The Amex
20:23 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneGyokeres' hold-up play this half - my word. It's like playing with a brick wall up front.
HALF-TIME
20:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBrighton 0-1 Arsenal
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
20:16 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45 min: Three minutes of added time.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
20:16 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne44 min: Brighton attack is stopped as Mosquera is pulled back by Hinshelwood who was making a forward run into a lot of space behind the Arsenal defence.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
20:10 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne39 min: Excellent recovery from Rice after losing possession near the touchline, gets back just in time to stop Gross from taking a shot on the edge of the box.
Matt Verri at The Amex
20:08 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneGabriel is keeping this Arsenal defence together almost by himself. Mosquera is getting very close to a second yellow card and Hincapie hasn't been quite as sharp as he has been recently. Gabriel, though, has been sensational so far.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
20:05 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne34 min: Zubimendi is back up on his feet but has to go off for 30 seconds after receiving treatment. Hinshelwood then plants a header wide.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
20:03 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne32 min: Worry for Arsenal as Zubimendi has stayed down following a tangle with Rutter. Arteta taking the time to get a message across to his players.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
20:02 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne31 min: Foul by Mosquera on Rutter, the Arsenal defender is already on a yellow card and Hurzeler is asking for another one to be shown.
Referee keeps his cards in his pocket.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
20:00 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne29 min: Not often Rice wasted a set-piece opportunity, but he has just so by getting too much on a shot which clears the top of the bar.
Matt Verri at The Amex
19:58 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArteta very agitated with Hurzeler on the touchline, pointing his finger angrily at him. Brighton boss has been complaining to the fourth official a lot in the opening 25 minutes.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
19:56 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne24 min: Arsenal enjoying a bit of possession now, loads of touches for Rice in particular but Brighton win it back centrally with Baleba and then Rutter wins a free-kick.
Matt Verri at The Amex
19:53 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal are not playing well. No control of this match at all, Brighton are the team dominating and enjoying plenty of time in the Arsenal half. Defending has had a real last-ditch feel to it.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
19:49 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne18 min: Nice intricate play from Brighton with Rutter the focal point, he makes space for shot but his effort comes back off team-mate Kadioglu and the ball goes out for a goal-kick.
Matt Verri at The Amex
19:47 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHurzeler's press-conference comments have had an impact. Brighton fans are very quick to boo every time Arsenal even slightly delay over a throw-in or goal-kick. Pressure being put on the referee to hurry things up.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
19:47 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne16 min: Brighton building up some steam and Rice does well to track Hinshelwood’s run into the box to make a headed clearance after Mitoma’s fine cross.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
19:44 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne13 min: Mosquera booked as Mitoma is denied an attempt at goal by a fine block from Gabriel.
Matt Verri at The Amex
19:42 , Tashan Deniran-AlleynePerfect start for Arsenal. They've been fine getting into this position this season - it's that they then normally gift the opposition a way back into it. Need to be more secure here.
GOAL! Brighton 0-1 Arsenal | Bukayo Saka ‘10
19:42 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne10 min: ARSENAL LEAD!
Bukayo Saka celebrates but it's an awful mistake from Bart Verbruggen. Brighton keeper lets the ball go between his legs. Shot did take a nick off Baleba but he should save that.
Brighton 0-0 Arsenal
19:37 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne6 min: Chance for Arsenal down the right as Saka gets in behind the Brighton defence but he can’t pick out the run of Martinelli at the back post. Lovely first time pass from Eze to set Saka free.
Matt Verri at The Amex
19:34 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe Arsenal habit of gifting chances to the opposition is still here, then. Awful pass out from Raya and Gabriel is there to get him out of trouble. Arsenal have made things so hard for themselves this season.
Brighton 0-0 Arsenal
19:34 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne2 min: Sloppy pass from Raya as he sells Rice short with a pass, gifting the ball to Baleba who attempts a lob but Gabriel gets back to make a clearance.
KICK-OFF!
19:31 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAway we go in the Premier League.
As it stands
19:28 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneExciting stuff in the Premier League this evening as Arsenal and Man City both kick-off at the same time.
The gap at the top of the table stands at five points but what will be the case come full-time?
Brighton, meanwhile, are eyeing a place in the top half.
HERE WE GO!
19:27 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe teams are out at The Amex.
Matt Verri at The Amex
19:21 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSome very generous work from whoever is running the pre-match music at the Amex.
They've decided to provide the Arsenal fans with the perfect soundtrack to chants for Saliba and Rice in the last couple of minutes.
Around the grounds
19:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAston Villa vs Chelsea
Fulham vs West Ham
Man City vs Nottingham Forest
Newcastle vs Manchester United - 8.15pm
Kick-off approaching
19:15 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne15 minutes to go until kick-off at The Amex.
Arsenal send Man City response as key advantage emerges in title fight
19:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIt should be clear by now that if Arsenal are to win the Premier League title this season, it will be done the hard way, writes Matt Verri.
Earlier in the campaign there was talk of an early coronation, of Liverpool and Manchester City being off their best and the stage set for the Gunners to cruise to the top rung of the ladder.
Not so now. Arsenal are clawing their way towards the finish line in agonising fashion.
There are just nine league games left to play and if Arsenal win all of them, they will be champions.
Saliba absence explained
19:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWilliam Saliba is not involved for Arsenal against Brighton this evening because of a minor ankle issue.
Saliba scored the opener in Arsenal's 2-1 win over Chelsea at the weekend, but his absence from training on Wednesday raised concerns among supporters on social media.
Subsequently, the Frenchman has been left out of the matchday squad for the big Premier League match against Brighton.
It is not yet known whether Saliba will be available for Arsenal’s FA Cup fifth round tie away at Mansfield at the weekend, but he may have been rested anyway.
Team news reminder
19:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is how both teams will line-up today.
Brighton XI: Verbruggen; Van Hecke, Georginio, Hinshelwood, Baleba, Boscagli, Mitoma, Kadioglu, Gomez, Wieffer, Gross.
Substitutes: Steele, Minteh, Welbeck, Milner, Ayari, De Cuyper, O'Riley, Veltman, Howell.
Arsenal XI: Raya, Timber, Mosquera, Gabriel, Hincapie, Zubimendi, Rice, Eze, Saka, Martinelli, Gyokeres.
Substitutes: Arrizabalaga, Jesus, Norgaard, Trossard, Madueke, Havertz, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Dowman.
Saka landmark
18:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBukayo Saka makes his 300th appearance for Arsenal this evening and he has a special shirt to remember the rather impressive landmark by.
Bukayo Saka with a special shirt this evening to celebrate his 3️⃣0️⃣0️⃣th Arsenal game 💫 pic.twitter.com/vJmD344HC7
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) March 4, 2026
Fan reaction
18:53 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyneneed attackers to step up now that saliba is out. THE BIG MOSQ WILL STEP UP😤 #BHAARS
— 🧘🏾♂️ (@43BANDZ) March 4, 2026
Fan thoughts
18:51 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWould have started Nørgaard tonight to give Zubi a rest.#BHAARS #COYG
— JB (@JB_Lincs) March 4, 2026
Fan reaction
18:48 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneChristian Nørgaard played just 46 minutes in the premier league this season, there is no premier league game he can start according to Mikel Arteta. #BHAARS pic.twitter.com/dMOpwMO2GS
— zαяєωα (@zarewa_jr) March 4, 2026
Matt Verri at The Amex
18:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneA blow for Arsenal to not have Saliba in the squad, of course, but Mosquera's performances when he has come into the side this season mean you would back him to fill that void.
No Odegaard again, but good to see Dowman back after an ankle injury.
Arsenal changes
18:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTwo changes for Arsenal from the win over Chelsea as Cristhian Mosquera and Gabriel Martinelli come in for William Saliba and Leandro Trossard.
Declan Rice is fit enough to start, but Martin Odegaard is absent once again.
Matt Verri at The Amex
18:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneStandard Sport’s Matt Verri is in position for at The Amex to deliver his immediate thoughts on the Arsenal line-up...
🗣 "Maybe not as significant as it might have been in previous years."@MattVerri gives his thoughts on the #AFC team news as William Saliba misses out!
— Standard Sport (@standardsport) March 4, 2026
LIVE: https://t.co/0NqS9Rx1lf#BHAARS pic.twitter.com/1q0BxRYKOp
Brighton team in full
18:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBrighton XI: Verbruggen; Van Hecke, Georginio, Hinshelwood, Baleba, Boscagli, Mitoma, Kadioglu, Gomez, Wieffer, Gross.
Substitutes: Steele, Minteh, Welbeck, Milner, Ayari, De Cuyper, O'Riley, Veltman, Howell.
Arsenal team in full
18:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal XI: Raya Timber, Mosquera, Gabriel, Hincapie, Zubimendi, Rice, Eze, Saka, Martinelli, Gyokeres.
Substitutes: Arrizabalaga, Jesus, Norgaard, Trossard, Madueke, Havertz, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Dowman.
CONFIRMED BRIGHTON TEAM NEWS
18:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLining up for the home side this evening..
TEAM NEWS! 🚨 Our starting XI to face Arsenal... 👊 pic.twitter.com/NhqPEQJxOr
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) March 4, 2026
CONFIRMED ARSENAL TEAM NEWS
18:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is the Arsenal team selected by Mikel Arteta...
🔴 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 ⚪️
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) March 4, 2026
🛡️ Mosquera in from the start
✊ Rice and Zubimendi setting the tone
©️ Landmark appearance for skipper Saka
Let's make a statement, Gunners 💪
🤝 Presented by @deel
Brighton vs Arsenal live - team news imminent
18:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe teams will be announced shortly!
Stay tuned...
Hurzeler dig
18:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBrighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has called for Premier League referees to crack down on Arsenal's time-wasting at set-pieces.
The Gunners’ set-piece prowess has been a constant topic of conversation this season, as 16 of their 58 league goals so far this campaign have come from corners or free-kicks, but Hurzeler does not number among their admirers.
The German accused Arsenal of taking an unnecessary amount of time to set up their intricate set-piece plays, claiming they can spend up to 15 minutes per match organising themselves.
Mikel Arteta sends message to Arsenal fans
18:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMikel Arteta has urged the Arsenal fans to stay patient during tight matches, and his players to hold their nerve even when the atmosphere is tense.
The Gunners are five points clear of Manchester City heading into the final nine matches of the Premier League season, but their title rivals do have a game in hand.
Arsenal kept their advantage at the top with a nervy 2-1 win over Chelsea on Sunday, surviving some shaky late moments despite playing the final 20 minutes with an extra man.
Fans voiced their nerves on more than one occasion, groaning at one loose Martin Zubimendi back pass and loudly urging William Saliba to show more urgency in possession.
When that noise was aimed at the Frenchman, Arteta turned around and raised his arms in an appeal for calm.
Brighton get back on track
17:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBrighton have now won back-to-back matches, following up an impressive 2-0 win over Brentford by beating Nottingham Forest 2-1 at the weekend.
The Seagulls had previously gone six games without a win in all competitions, and the pressure was seemingly growing on head coach Fabian Hurzeler.
Now, the Seagulls have a 12-point buffer over the relegation zone and will be targeting a top half finish.
Jurrien Timber makes 'anxious' Arsenal title race admission
17:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneJurrien Timber insists Arsenal will address the anxiety problems which are threatening to derail their Premier League title bid.
Arsenal closed out a 2-1 win against Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday to restore their five-point advantage over Manchester City at the top of the table.
However, Chelsea played the final 20 minutes with 10 players after Pedro Neto was dismissed, and Arsenal rode their luck to secure all three points, with David Raya producing a fine save to stop Alejandro Garnacho from scoring in stoppage time. Liam Delap also had a late leveller ruled out for offside inside a nervous Emirates Stadium.
And Timber, who scored the decisive goal for Arsenal, admitted: "You feel it, especially at the end. We stopped playing, which was unnecessary, especially when we had a man up."
Click here for Timber's quotes in full!
Predicted Arsenal XI
17:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMikel Arteta is unlikely to make significant changes against Brighton, with the trip to Mansfield on Saturday offering a chance to rotate.
There could be a tweak on the left, though. Leandro Trossard's form has dipped and Gabriel Martinelli looked bright off the bench against Chelsea, leading the counter that led to Pedro Neto's red card.
Ben White remains unavailable and Mikel Merino is a long-term absentee, but otherwise Arteta has plenty of options to choose from.
Predicted Arsenal XI (4-2-3-1): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Eze, Martinelli; Gyokeres
Why ripping up set-piece rules would actually be good news for Arsenal
17:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAhead of Arsenal's trip to Brighton, Mikel Arteta found himself fielding questions on a very familiar theme.
With the Gunners scoring both their goals against Chelsea on Sunday from corners, the attention was once again on their set-piece record.
There is a strange context to the criticism Arsenal have faced. Rarely can any team have faced so much scrutiny and so many disparaging comments for being so good at something.
"Part of the job," was Arteta's blunt reply on Tuesday to the criticism.
In an ominous message to the rest of the Premier League, Arteta also said: "I'm upset that we don't score more and that we concede as well."
Today's settings
17:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSix of Brighton's nine Premier League wins this season have come at home, beating Nottingham Forest last time out.
Brighton vs Arsenal latest match odds
17:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBrighton to win: 4/1
Arsenal to win: 8/13
Draw: 23/10
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
Head to head (h2h) history and results
17:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal have beaten Brighton twice already this season. 2-0 in the Carabao Cup fourth round and then a 2-1 win in the reverse Premier League fixture after Christmas. Both of those games were at the Emirates Stadium though.
Brighton wins: 8
Arsenal wins: 19
Draws: 7
Score prediction
17:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWhile Brighton seem to have recovered from a dismal start to the year, they will have their work cut out for them if they are to beat Arsenal here.
The Gunners are in fine form as they push on in their title charge, and show no signs of slowing as they do so.
They will be high on confidence after coming through a chaotic derby meeting with Chelsea last time out.
Arsenal to win, 2-0.
Brighton team news
17:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBrighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has confirmed Yasin Ayari is in contention to return from injury against Arsenal.
A shoulder problem sustained in the 1-1 draw against Everton at the end of January has forced Ayari to sit out Brighton’s last four Premier League games and the FA Cup fourth round defeat to Liverpool.
Brighton welcome Arsenal to the Amex Stadium on Wednesday evening in the Premier League, seeking to dent the Gunners’ hopes of a first title in 22 years.
Hopes of a first win over Arsenal since May 2023 have been boosted after Hurzeler revealed that Ayari is an option and that there are no fresh injury concerns.
Arsenal team news
17:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneDeclan Rice is facing a late fitness test ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League match against Brighton.
The midfielder asked to come off against Chelsea last time out and was assessed after the match, but Arsenal are confident he has avoided any serious issue.
There is more doubt over Martin Odegaard, who is still yet to fully recover from a knee injury that he has been nursing in recent weeks.
Arsenal will also make a late decision on whether to include Kai Havertz in the matchday squad.
How to watch
17:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports. Coverage starts at 7pm GMT on TNT Sports 2.
Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.
Live coverage: You can follow all the action right here via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Matt Verri at the ground.
Brighton vs Arsenal live
17:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Brighton vs Arsenal!
The Gunners are out to maintain their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table, but they face a Brighton side who have won back-to-back matches.
We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news right here ahead of kick-off, which comes at 7.30pm GMT from the Amex Stadium. Stick with us!
