Arsenal – Brighton : Big test for the leaders at the Emirates 
Arsenal face Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday at the Emirates Stadium in a Premier League clash. Top of the table, the Gunners want to extend their home run against a Brighton side still hunting for rhythm.
Arsenal : consistency and control in front of their fans 
Arsenal are having a solid, steady season. The win at Everton before the winter break put Mikel Arteta’s men back alone at the top. Not always flashy, Arsenal know how to manage the big moments and make the difference when it matters.
At home the Gunners are reliable. Still unbeaten in the league at the Emirates, they concede very few chances and rest on a well-drilled defensive setup. That stability keeps Arsenal performing despite absences and the rotation forced by the schedule.
The collective is this team’s main strength — able to adapt to the players available while keeping high standards.
Brighton : tidy football, patchy results 
Brighton sit midtable and struggle for continuity. The Seagulls have gone several games without a win and were recently held scoreless, underlining their problems in the final third.
Fabian Hürzeler’s side play structured football but often lack precision in the last metres. Chances exist, but they’re not always taken, which makes trips to defensively solid teams awkward.
At the Emirates, Brighton will need patience and realism if they want to have any say in the game.
Likely line-ups
Arsenal : Raya, Timber, Saliba, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Gyökeres, Martinelli
Brighton : Verbruggen, Wieffer, Veltman, Dunk, Kadioglu, Ayari, Gomez, Gruda, Mitoma, Rutter, Minteh
Key takeaways
- Arsenal remain unbeaten at home this season in the league.
- The Gunners rely on a very organised defence.
- Brighton lack consistency in their results.
- The match could be tight against a disciplined London side.
Football Tips Arsenal vs Brighton
Arsenal to win & over 1.5 goals
At their ground, Arsenal start with a clear edge. Brighton are going through a dry patch up front and could struggle to contain the Gunners’ collective control over the full 90.
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