The last time Arsenal travelled to the Amex Stadium in the Premier League, a year ago, they left with a 1-1 stalemate. This time, a title-chasing Gunners side travels there again, only this time, to face a Brighton side eyeing a European dream.
It's Premier League action on Wednesday, March 4, as Arsenal travel to the Amex to face a Brighton & Hove Albion side buoyed by back-to-back victories. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta will be aiming to maintain control of his destiny at the top.
📈Team Form📉
🔹 Brighton: In 11th place after picking up two wins in their last two games.
🔸 Arsenal: First in the Premier League table, five points clear of Manchester City.
📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊
🔥 Arsenal are unbeaten in 11 away matches in all competitions.
🔥 Arsenal have scored 16 corner goals this season, equalling the Premier League record.
🔥 Brighton have suffered just two Premier League home defeats all season long.
🔥 While Arsenal have two home wins over Brighton this season, the Seagulls held them to a 1-1 draw at the Amex last year.
🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥
🔵Brighton | Form: D🟡L🔴L🔴L🔴W🟢W🟢:
Fabian Hurzeler's men have found their rhythm, earning more wins in their last two games than in the previous thirteen combined.
Despite being 11th, the Seagulls have been a tough nut to crack at home, winning two of their last eight at the Amex but losing only two all season.
🔴Arsenal | Form: W🟢D🟡W🟢D🟡W🟢W🟢:
Mikel Arteta's side extended their lead at the top with a 2-1 win over Chelsea, proving once again that their set-piece routines are the most devastating in the league.
They boast a formidable away record and have seen their scoring average jump from 1.2 to 2.3 goals per game on the road since the turn of the year.
👥 Predicted Lineups 👥
🔵Brighton (possible):
Verbruggen, Veltman, Dunk, Van Hecke, Kadioglu, Gross, Baleba, Gomez, Hinshelwood, Mitoma, Welbeck.
🔴Arsenal (possible):
Raya, Mosquera, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Havertz, Zubimendi, Lewis-Skelly, Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli.
🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀
✨ Danny Welbeck — The former Arsenal man had the crucial say in the win over Forest and will lead the line for the Seagulls.
✨ Myles Lewis-Skelly — The Hale End graduate could finally get his midfield trial if Declan Rice or Martin Odegaard are not fit.
✨ William Saliba — Scored a header against Chelsea and remains the bedrock of Arsenal's defense as they pursue a historic title.
✨ Carlos Baleba — A youthful alternative in the engine room who could be drafted in to provide fresh legs for the hosts.
💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵
💵 Brighton/Home to win = 5.20
💵 Arsenal/Away to win = 1.71
💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.92
💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 1.93
This clash pits a title-chasing Arsenal side with superb away form against a Brighton team desperate to keep their European dreams alive.
With history offering a stalemate for the hosts last year, the Amex Stadium is set for a compelling Premier League night.
Who do you think will take the points? Tell us your prediction in the comments.
🔗 You can follow the Brighton vs Arsenal game here on MSport.
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