Premier League Arsenal vs Brighton Preview, ARS vs BHA Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Football Tips

Top spot in the Premier League is at stake when Arsenal host Brighton & Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday lunchtime. Both teams have enjoyed perfect starts to the season, and their 100% records are on the line in this much-anticipated clash.

Premier League Arsenal vs Brighton Preview

Arsenal come into this fixture on a high after ending their run of poor results against Aston Villa with a convincing 2-0 victory last weekend. Leandro Trossard’s clinical strike and a long-range effort from Thomas Partey — with some help from Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez — secured the win. However, the standout moment was a spectacular save from David Raya to deny Ollie Watkins from close range, a moment that many are calling one of the best saves in Premier League history.

With six points from their first two matches, Arsenal are one of four teams, along with Brighton, Liverpool, and Manchester City, to have started the season perfectly. The Gunners have now won their last eight Premier League matches, and a victory on Saturday would mark their longest winning streak since the “Invincibles” team of 2003-04 achieved nine consecutive wins.

Brighton, meanwhile, have made an equally impressive start under new head coach Fabian Hurzeler. After a comprehensive 3-0 win over Everton, the Seagulls pulled off a dramatic 2-1 victory against Manchester United in challenging weather conditions at the Amex Stadium. Goals from former Manchester United forward Danny Welbeck and Joao Pedro secured the win, despite a late scare when Joshua Zirkzee’s offside touch led to Alejandro Garnacho’s disallowed goal.

Hurzeler’s side then continued their strong form with a 4-0 thrashing of Crawley Town in the EFL Cup. Brighton will be eager to end their poor run in the capital, having failed to win any of their seven Premier League matches away to London clubs last season. However, they can draw confidence from their 3-0 triumph over Arsenal at the Emirates in May 2023, though the Gunners did get their revenge with two wins last season, including a 3-0 win at the Amex.

Form
Arsenal Premier League Form: W-W
Brighton & Hove Albion Premier League Form: W-W

Arsenal Starting Lineup

Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Havertz, Trossard

Arsenal Team News

Arsenal will be without Gabriel Jesus, who sustained a groin injury in training and missed the win over Aston Villa. While his injury is not considered serious, he is expected to sit out this weekend’s match. Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee) and Kieran Tierney (hamstring) also remain sidelined. However, new signing Mikel Merino, who recently joined from Real Sociedad, could make his debut from the bench. Thomas Partey, after scoring a crucial goal last weekend, is likely to start in midfield alongside Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard, while Leandro Trossard may be given the nod over Gabriel Martinelli against his former club.

Brighton Starting Lineup

Steele; Veltman, Dunk, Van Hecke, Kadioglu; Milner, Gilmour; Minteh, Pedro, Mitoma; Welbeck

Brighton Team News

Brighton have some injury concerns of their own. New signing Matt O’Riley was forced off with an ankle injury just nine minutes into his debut against Crawley and is expected to miss the match, joining Solly March (knee) on the sidelines. Brajan Gruda and Mats Wieffer face late fitness tests. Meanwhile, Evan Ferguson, who returned to the bench in midweek after an ankle issue, is unlikely to displace Danny Welbeck up front, as the former Arsenal striker looks to score in three consecutive Premier League games for the first time in a decade. Turkish left-back Ferdi Kadioglu, who shone at Euro 2024, may make his debut at left-back.

ARS vs BHA Dream11 Prediction

GK: Raya

DEF: Veltman, Saliba

MID: Saka, Odegaard, Partey, Milner, Gilmour, Pedro

FW: Welbeck, Havertz

Who will win today’s football match?

Historically, Brighton have been a challenging opponent for Arsenal, but the Gunners’ defensive solidity over the past year has been unmatched in the Premier League. While Hurzeler’s Brighton will likely put up a strong fight, Arsenal are expected to maintain their winning run and end the Seagulls’ perfect start to the season, albeit without a high-scoring display.

Arsenal’s robust defense and attacking options should be enough to secure another victory, keeping them in contention for the top spot in the Premier League.