Brighton & Hove Albion take on Arsenal at the Amex Stadium on Wednesday evening as the Premier League title battle gathers pace.
Mikel Arteta’s side preserved their five-point advantage at the summit with a 2-1 win over Chelsea, while Fabian Hurzeler’s Brighton arrive on the back of successive league victories.
Both teams have clear objectives heading into this midweek encounter, adding extra significance to the contest. Arsenal head south unbeaten in 11 away matches across all competitions.
Game information
The Premier League meeting between Brighton and Arsenal will be held at the Amex Stadium. Kick-off is set for 7:30pm UK time on Wednesday, March 4.
Where to watch
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League (TV), Sky Go (streaming)
- United States: USA Network (TV) and Peacock (streaming)
- India: Star Sports Select (TV) and JioHotstar (streaming)
- Australia: Stan Sport
Team News
Brighton: Mats Wieffer is a doubt after failing to complete the win over Nottingham Forest, while Adam Webster and Stefanos Tzimas remain out with knee injuries.
Yasin Ayari is nearing a comeback, and Joel Veltman could feature in defence if required.
Arsenal: Declan Rice faces a late assessment after being withdrawn against Chelsea, and Martin Odegaard and Ben White are also carrying minor issues.
Mikel Merino continues his recovery from foot surgery, though Kai Havertz made his return at the weekend and is pushing for more minutes.
Prediction
Brighton’s recent upturn in form makes them a credible threat, yet defensive frailties have surfaced too often in recent matches.
Arsenal’s organisation and efficiency on the road suggest they can navigate another tight fixture.
