Premier League: Arsenal vs Brighton Live
Preview
Arsenal will host Brighton & Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, seeking to avenge their recent Premier League home loss to the same team. A victory for Arsenal would temporarily place them back at the top of the standings, while Brighton & Hove Albion arrive in North London following a significant European triumph.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta avoided punishment for his passionate post-match outburst following a recent loss to Newcastle United, but he was unable to intervene as his team suffered another defeat to Aston Villa. Despite witnessing his team miss several opportunities and being on the receiving end of controversial decisions, Arteta expressed frustration with the officiating.
The loss to Villa saw the gunners lose their top spot in the Premier League to Liverpool and left them with only a one-point lead over Villa. However, a win in their upcoming match could propel them back to the top. On the other hand, a third consecutive winless game would be a first for the gunners this season. Despite a recent draw in the Champions League, Arteta is not concerned about the outcome, as they have already qualified for the next round.
Despite leaving North London on bad terms, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang may have wanted to seek revenge for his former team’s recent losses at home to Brighton when his Marseille team faced off against Brighton in a crucial Europa League match. The victory that Roberto De Zerbi’s team desired seemed unlikely, but with only two minutes left in the game, Joao Pedro’s sixth goal of the tournament secured Brighton’s position at the top of Group B, finishing above Marseille and Ajax.
Brighton now joins Arsenal as a European group winner, concluding their three-game home series with an away match after narrowly defeating Brentford and drawing 1-1 with Burnley. Currently sitting just outside the European qualification spots in eighth place, Brighton will face North London having scored and conceded in each of their last 20 top-flight matches.
Head-to-head
The seagulls have won two out of their last three matches against Arsenal in the league, with the gunners winning one. In their most recent encounter last season at the Emirates, Brighton secured a 3-0 victory.
Prediction
The seagulls have had success against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in the past, but they have struggled with defensive stability since their last visit. Additionally, their limited time for recovery will likely impact their performance. While Brighton’s manager has various capable options for making changes, Arsenal is expected to field a strong lineup at their improved home ground, leading to a prediction that Arsenal will defeat Brighton.
