Brighton vs Arsenal build-up LIVE!

2026-09-19 · Sky-PL

Fabian Hurzeler has yet to taste victory over Mikel Arteta across five meetings but his Brighton team have certainly bloodied the nose of the champions.

Predictions: Arsenal to drop points today?

Fabian Hurzeler has yet to taste victory over Mikel Arteta across five meetings but his Brighton team have certainly bloodied the nose of the champions.

In games that have produced plenty of needle - even between the managers - Brighton have won four of the five expected goals battles which points towards this being a tricky encounter for the visitors despite their perfect start to the season.

I'd be wary of taking the 7/10 with Sky Bet for an away win, with the double chance for Brighton at 11/10 much more appealing.

Olivier Boscagli should be lining up against Bukayo Saka, who looks back to his dangerous best with the ball.

The winger has drawn 13 fouls in three Premier League games, with three of those fouls leading to a booking for the opponent.

Boscagli is 5/4 with Sky Bet to make two or more fouls and is 4/1 to be carded - a price given further edge by his two previous cards in two games with Arsenal.

SCORE PREDICTION: 1-1

Have Arsenal improved from their 'time-wasting' days?

This could well be Arsenal's biggest test of the season so far.

Yes, the Gunners have played Chelsea but looking at how Xabi Alonso's side have played since then, Brighton look a better outfit than the Blues.

Brighton always make it tough for Arsenal. Even though the Premier League champions won both matches against the Seagulls last season, both nearly saw Brighton take something from the game.

At the Emirates, Arsenal needed a huge David Raya save to secure the win. And the game at the Amex in March was dominated by Fabian Hurzeler's post-match comments about Arsenal's time-wasting.

Mikel Arteta defended that style of place stance yesterday, saying when his team is not at his best, they need to find a way to win no matter what.

Arsenal have been more expansive this season - they are yet to score from a set piece in the Premier League so far. Will we see a more free-flowing game?

A tough one for Arsenal...

Arsenal are looking to put some distance between them and Manchester City, who play Sunderland live on Sky Sports at 2pm tomorrow.

But Brighton are looking at the top four themselves...

Feel-good teams meet - with a bit of spice

Arsenal have been untouchable so far since the start of the season. Today, they could make history.

Seven straight wins for the Gunners means they have started the campaign perfectly across three competitions - and could extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table for tonight at least.

But an eighth straight win would make it Arsenal's best start to a season in 123 years. It could be an easy as one, two, three.

But tonight they face an uncomfortable test in Brighton. The high-flying Seagulls have been the top scorers in the Premier League this season - and have scored 20 goals in their last six games.

The Premier League's best attack this season faces the best defence. This a contest between two teams right on form right now.

There's a bit of spice in this fixture too. Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler was highly-critical of Arsenal's time-wasting tactics the last time these two faced in March.

Let battle recommence?

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