Brighton vs Arsenal: Brighton & Hove Albion FC v Crystal Palace FC Please Keep Off The Pitch sign inside the stadium at the Brighton & Hove Albion FC v Crystal Palace FC English Premier League match at the American Express Stadium, Brighton & Hove, England, United Kingdom on 15 December 2024
Brighton vs Arsenal: Brighton & Hove Albion FC v Crystal Palace FC Please Keep Off The Pitch sign inside the stadium at the Brighton & Hove Albion FC v Crystal Palace FC English Premier League match at the American Express Stadium, Brighton & Hove, England, United Kingdom on 15 December 2024
Last Word on Football brings you the latest team news and the predicted lineups for Brighton vs Arsenal at the Amex Stadium in a 15:00 kick-off on September 19 in the Premier League. The Gunners have enjoyed a perfect start to the season, winning all four league games. Brighton have also started well, with two wins and one draw in their opening four fixtures.
Premier League: Team News and Predicted Lineups for Brighton vs Arsenal
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Venue: Amex Stadium, Brighton.
Kick-off: 15:00 GMT.
Last meeting: Brighton 0-1 Arsenal (March 4, 2026).
Referee: Darren England.
Current odds: Arsenal 4/6, Brighton 15/4, Draw 14/5.
Brighton Team News
In his pre-match press conference, Fabian Hurzeler revealed that recent signing Femi Azeez will not be available for selection until after the upcoming international break. Hurzeler confirmed the club’s coaching staff will “work with him individually” before “integrating him back into the first team.”
The Brighton boss also confirmed Luka Vuskovic will “definitely be available,” while Jaouen Hadjam is also “able to play,” despite picking up a recent knock.
“Although we are missing a few players, we are still a very strong squad. We have a good togetherness on the pitch, and we have players who will work a lot,” added Hurzeler.
Sunderland v Arsenal Premier League Manager Mikel Arteta of Arsenal speaks to TNT Sports pre-match during the Premier League match at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland 12 09 2026
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Arsenal Team News
During his Brighton vs Arsenal pre-match presser, Mikel Arteta was asked how Ben White is doing and he said: “Ben is all good. We have another training session this afternoon, so very positive about everybody.”
When asked if he’s feeling positive about the imminent return of Jurrien Timber, Piero Hincapie, and Cristhian Mosquera, Arteta said:
“Yes, we have another session; they are all willing to be part of it. We have another session to try to make sure they are fit.”
Arteta was also asked about if Viktor Gyokeres was feeling low on confidence:
“No, obviously, especially in the Premier League he hasn’t played that many minutes, but last week in Napoli he played and had a good game. That’s about moments as well, we need to give him all the support and confidence that he needs because we know the player we have, the capacity he has to score goals and what he can give to the team.”
Brighton Predicted Lineup
Verbruggen, Kadıoglu, Vuškovic, Dunk, Boscagli, Gross, Ayari, Gómez, Yalcouye, De Cuyper, Kostoulas.
Arsenal Predicted Lineup
Raya, Timber, Konsa, Gabriel, Calafiori, Rice, Guimaraes, Saka, Odegaard, Tzolis, Havertz.
The Last Word: Prediction for Brighton vs Arsenal
Brighton have impressed this season under the guidance of Fabian Hurzeler, losing only once this season, a 4-3 defeat away at Chelsea. They found themselves 2-0 down against Manchester United in the Carabao Cup in midweek, before showing their ability to come back and win 3-2.
They will need to be at their absolute best to trouble Arsenal, who have won all seven games this season in all competitions. They look watertight in defence, and they always look to have enough to score a goal. Despite Brighton’s positive start, we can’t see a way they upset Arsenal today.
Prediction: 0-2.
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