Premier League, Regular Season - 29, at Amex Stadium, Brighton. Kick-off: 4 March 2026, 19:30 UTC. Brighton come in 12th (37 points, +3 goal difference), while league leaders Arsenal sit 1st on 64 points with a +36 goal difference.
Brighton Availability
Brighton are missing two players: S. Tzimas is ruled out with a knee injury, and defender A. Webster is also sidelined by a knee problem. Midfielder Y. Ayari is facing a late fitness test due to a shoulder injury. In attack, key striker D. Welbeck is fit and available, bringing 10 league goals from open play and penalties, and will be central to Brighton’s threat. With limited absentees, the core of Brighton’s squad remains intact for this home test against the leaders.
Arsenal Availability
Arsenal have two confirmed absentees: youngster M. Dowman is out with an ankle injury, and midfielder Mikel Merino is ruled out with a leg injury. There are three major doubts: captain M. Ødegaard (1 goal, 5 assists), midfield lynchpin D. Rice (4 goals, 5 assists), and defender B. White all face late fitness tests. Top scorer V. Gyökeres, with 10 league goals, and creator L. Trossard (5 goals, 5 assists) are both fit and ready to start.
Brighton lose depth rather than core attacking output, with Welbeck’s 10 goals available. Arsenal risk being without up to 10 goals and 15 assists from Rice and Ødegaard, but still travel with their primary attacking pair Gyökeres and Trossard fully available.
