Arsenal are set to face Brighton and Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium in their final game before the International break.
Mikel Arteta’s side have taken maximum points from their opening two games, with a 2-0 victory at home to Wolves and a hard-fought 2-0 victory away at Aston Villa.
Arsenal are yet to concede or drop points and they will hope to continue this heading into the break, especially given the difficulty of their fixtures after the break.
The transfer window has now closed, but deadline day additions Neto and Raheem Sterling will not be in the squad, with their signings confirmed after the midday deadline to register them.
With that said, here’s everything you need to know about Arsenal vs Brighton.
Arsenal vs Brighton Premier League clash date and kick-off time
Arsenal will return to the Emirates for the first time since the opening weekend, and will play Brighton in the early Premier League kick-off of the day.
Arteta’s side beat Brighton twice last season, but lost two of the last three games against them at the Emirates, and it will not be an easy match.
- Date: Saturday 31st August
- Kick-off time: 12.30 (BST)
- Stadium: Emirates Stadium
How to watch Arsenal vs Brighton live on TV
The game will be televised on TNT Sports, with kick-off at 12.30pm UK time, with coverage and build-up beginning at 12pm, and reaction continuing after full-time.
Arsenal team news and injuries
Arsenal were dealt a huge blow as new signing Mikel Merino picked up an injury in training which will keep him out for some time.
Takehiro Tomiyasu and Kieran Tierney are still absent with injuries, as is striker Gabriel Jesus, who missed the win over Aston Villa with a calf complaint.
Prediction
Fabian Hurzeler has won both of his games in charge of Brighton so far, with victories over Everton and Manchester United, and it will not be an easy fixture at all.
However, Arsenal know they need to win given that their two following fixtures are away to Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City, and there is no room for error in this home game.
Leandro Trossard came on to score against Villa, and he will be eager to score again against his old team alongside Ben White.
Both teams could seek to attack and take the initiative, and it could end up being a high-scoring game.
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