Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Three Arsenal players have made it into the various Teams of the Week for the most recent round of Premier League fixtures, following the Gunners’ win over Brighton.

Martin Odegaard says he was working hard behind the scenes to end his recent goal drought, so he was glad to do so against Brighton on Saturday.

Former Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer believes David Raya’s save against Brighton and Hove Albion was one of the best of the season, and he wasn’t the only one to praise the stop.

Arteta explains Timber’s absence and Calafiori’s late withdrawal as Arsenal cope with further defensive disruption.

Martin Ødegaard explains how Arsenal players manage fitness, recovery and focus during the festive fixture congestion and why preparation matters most.

Mikel Arteta provides an injury update on Kai Havertz and Gabriel Magalhaes ahead of Arsenal’s next Premier League test.

Brighton expect Danny Welbeck and Jan Paul van Hecke to return, with suspensions ending as Fabian Hürzeler updates his squad ahead of Arsenal.

With the Africa Cup of Nations now imminent, let’s look at how Arsenal and their upcoming opponents will be impacted by international call-ups.

Andre Harriman-Annous has shared his delight at making his Arsenal first-team debut in the 2-0 League Cup win over Brighton and Hove Albion on Wednesday.

Arsenal’s Hale End trio shine as the Gunners beat Brighton to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-final, setting up a home tie with Crystal Palace in December.

Mikel Arteta has admitted he’d have to be blind not to give Max Dowman chances, adding that he wants the midfielder to stay at Arsenal for many years.

The Arsenal u21s team selection against Exeter City will provide an early hint at potential first-team call-ups for Arsenal’s League Cup game against Brighton in midweek.

The EFL have now confirmed their match official appointments for Wednesday’s League Cup game between Arsenal and Brighton and Hove Albion.

Arsenal’s Carabao Cup clash with Brighton is set for 29 October at the Emirates, live on Sky, between league fixtures against Palace and Burnley.

Howard Webb has admitted Chris Kavanagh made a mistake refereeing Arsenal’s match against Brighton, but not with Declan Rice’s red card.

Joel Veltman has praised Declan Rice for his reaction to his red card against Brighton and called the sending-off ‘harsh’.

Arsenal weren’t the only ones to come away frustrated from Saturday’s fixture against Brighton, with James Milner picking up a hamstring injury.

Former referee Mark Halsey has criticised the decision to send off Declan Rice against Brighton, suggesting Chris Kavanagh was looking for trouble.

Bukayo Saka has bemoaned the inconsistency of Chris Kavanagh’s officiating after he showed a red card to Declan Rice in Arsenal’s match against Brighton on Saturday.

Arsenal ended up making two signings in the final 24 hours of the summer transfer window, but neither will be eligible to face Brighton on Saturday.