Beyond any doubt the Brighton problem is goal scoring at home. They scored 21 goals at home in 2024, compared with 49 in 2023. And that suggests Arsenal should see this game through ok.

Much is being made of Arsenal’s high number of injuries, although in pure number terms, Arsenal are not that far away from most clubs. Arsenal are listed by the Premier League injury site has having ...

On the other hand, Brighton’s difference is so big that it looks as if either they have a deliberate policy of laying off the fouls that will bring a card, when playing at home, or else referees are ...