Premier League: Arsenal v Brighton & Hove Albion
Match Preview
Premier League football returns this weekend, with Arsenal hosting Brighton & Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday 31 August 2024 (12:30 kick-off).
Can Arsenal continue their winning start?
Arsenal will be looking to continue their winning start to the Premier League season after beating Newcastle United and Fulham in their opening two games.
Brighton hoping to bounce back
Brighton have lost their opening two games of the season, and they will be hoping to pick up their first points of the campaign against Arsenal.
Team News
Arsenal
Arsenal are without a number of key players for the match against Brighton, with Gabriel Jesus, Thomas Partey, and Kieran Tierney all out injured.
Emile Smith Rowe and Fabio Vieira are also doubts for the game.
Brighton
Brighton have no fresh injury concerns ahead of the match against Arsenal.
What the managers have said
Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)
"We are expecting a tough game against Brighton. They are a well-organized team who are difficult to break down.
"We will need to be at our best to get a result."
Roberto De Zerbi (Brighton)
"We know that Arsenal are a very good team, but we are confident that we can get a result.
"We will be looking to play our own game and create chances."
