A tricky trip to Brighton to try make it five wins from five

Morning all. It’s another game away from home today as we visit Brighton for a rare 3pm Saturday kick-off. Mikel Arteta was asked about his defensive injury issues at his press conference yesterday, and without giving too much away, made…

Published: Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 7:43 AM
A tricky trip to Brighton to try make it five wins from five
Key Things to Know
  • Arsenal faces Brighton away in a Premier League match aiming for a fifth consecutive victory.
  • Manager Mikel Arteta reported positive progress on several defensive injury concerns ahead of the game.
  • Jurrien Timber, Cristhian Mosquera, Ben White, and Piero Hincapie are all facing fitness tests.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Arsenal is preparing to face Brighton away from home in a Premier League fixture as they seek their fifth consecutive victory. Manager Mikel Arteta provided a relatively positive update on the team's defensive injury concerns ahead of the match, though several key players remain doubts.

Arteta indicated that a final training session would determine the fitness of Jurrien Timber, Cristhian Mosquera, Ben White, and Piero Hincapie. If they are unavailable, Arteta may have to adjust his lineup by shifting Ezri Konsa to right-back or utilizing Martin Zubimendi or Declan Rice in defensive roles.

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