Brighton score plenty, but Arsenal remain flawless: Brighton vs Arsenal prediction
The Premier League fifth-round clash between Brighton and Arsenal will take place on September 19 at the Amex Stadium. The hosts head into the match after a commanding victory over Coventry, while the defending champions have won all four of their opening Premier League fixtures.
Brighton: 13 goals in four rounds
Fabian Hürzeler's side have made a flying start to the season and have already scored 13 goals in the league. In the previous round, Brighton thrashed Coventry 5-0 before also knocking Manchester United out of the League Cup with a 3-2 comeback win after falling 0-2 behind.
At the same time, the hosts continue to deal with a lengthy injury list: Kaoru Mitoma, Yankuba Minteh, Mats Wieffer, Evan Ferguson and several other players are unavailable. Despite this, the team's attacking potential still looks extremely dangerous.
Arsenal: seven straight wins in all competitions
Mikel Arteta's side have won all four of their Premier League matches and have also successfully navigated fixtures in the Champions League and League Cup. In their latest league outing, Arsenal defeated Sunderland 2-0 before beating Ipswich 4-2.
The London side have looked particularly solid at the back and have given opponents almost no room to operate. However, Jurrien Timber's participation remains in doubt, while William Saliba, Ben White, Piero Hincapié and Cristhian Mosquera are dealing with fitness issues.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Arsenal have won all seven of their official matches this season.
- Brighton have scored 13 goals in four Premier League rounds.
- Arsenal are unbeaten in their last seven head-to-head meetings with Brighton.
Can the champions stop the best attack of the season so far? Brighton vs Arsenal prediction
Brighton are extremely dangerous going forward and can create chances even against top opponents. However, it will be much more difficult for the hosts to maintain their usual tempo against Arsenal's well-organized defense.
The London side are more consistent, control matches better and have already shown that they know how to neutralize attacking teams. If Arsenal deliver another disciplined performance, they have a strong chance of taking all three points and keeping a clean sheet.
