Busy Brighton and Arsenal should proffer front-footed football on Saturday when the Gunners visit the Amex Stadium.
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Both teams faced midweek action in the League Cup, with Arsenal tangling with Ipswich Town on Tuesday and the Seagulls facing off with Manchester United on Wednesday.
With both sides in Europe, depth is being tested and Arsenal have dealt with some aches at the back while Brighton’s injury list is deeper and focused on the front.
Arsenal already have 12 points and a four-point advantage on fifth-place Brighton. This will be a big test for both sides.
How to watch Brighton vs Arsenal live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 10am ET Saturday, September 19
Venue: Amex Stadium — Brighton and Hove
TV Channel: USA
Stream link: Watch on USA
Brighton vs Arsenal team news
The Seagulls absences start up front — Stefanos Tzimas, Kaoru Mitoma, Yankuba Minteh, and Jack Hinshelwood aren’t able to help the attack. Also out are Mats Wieffer, Zadok Yohanna, and Evan Ferguson. Georginio Rutter, Femi Azeez, and Michael Svoboda are possibilities.
Arsenal’s injuries are along the back line. William Saliba remains out while Cristhian Mosquera and Ben White are question marks.
Brighton vs Arsenal prediction
Brighton are leading the Premier League in xG but are out-producing their xG and xGA (though Arsenal can say the same in terms of xGA). Arsenal have passed a lot of tests this young season and they are also the beneficiaries of an extra day’s rest. That could be the difference maker. Brighton 1-2 Arsenal.
