Overview
- Arsenal confirmed their starting XI for the match at the Amex Stadium as David Raya; Jurrien Timber, Ezri Konsa, Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori; Bruno Guimarães, Declan Rice; Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard, Christos Tzolis; and Kai Havertz.
- The champions have won seven straight matches across all competitions and four league games, seeking to extend that run when they visit Brighton on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
- Brighton enter on the back of heavy scoring form, having netted 13 Premier League goals in four matches and recovered from 2-0 down to beat Manchester United 3-2 in the Carabao Cup.
- Both sides carry availability concerns: William Saliba is sidelined for Arsenal and several defenders had late fitness checks, while Brighton are missing multiple attacking options including Kaoru Mitoma and Evan Ferguson.
- The fixture frames a tactical contrast between Arsenal’s strong defensive record and Brighton’s high-possession, high-scoring approach and will test Arsenal’s title defence momentum in front of an Amex crowd.