PREVIEW | Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal: team news, lineups, predictions (Premier League 19/09)

Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal are set to face off at the American Express Stadium (Falmer Stadium) this Saturday in round five of the Premier League. Brighton currently sits in 5th place with 7 points, while Arsenal holds the top position with 12 points. In their most recent meeting, Arsenal emerged victorious with a 1-0 win.

Brighton's team news is mixed, with goalkeeper Kaoru Mitoma in doubt and defender Stéfanos Tzímas suffering a foot injury. Arsenal, on the other hand, will be without their reliable back-up goalkeeper William Saliba due to a back injury.

Arsenal has been in impressive form away from home, scoring in four consecutive matches and remaining unbeaten on a four-match run. They have also won four matches in a row and scored in seven straight games. At home, however, Brighton has been more steady, scoring in three consecutive matches and holding onto a three-match winless streak.

The two sides have met 35 times before, with Arsenal slightly edging ahead with 20 wins compared to Brighton's eight victories. At the American Express Stadium, Arsenal has historically performed better, securing ten wins out of 18 meetings. Brighton has claimed three victories in their history against Arsenal.