Premier League, Regular Season - 29, at Amex Stadium, Brighton. Kick-off: 4 March 2026, 19:30 UTC. Brighton come in 12th (37 points), while league leaders Arsenal sit 1st on 64 points.
Brighton Availability
Brighton are missing two players: S. Tzimas is ruled out with a knee injury, and defender A. Webster is also sidelined by a knee problem. Midfielder Y. Ayari is facing a late fitness test due to a shoulder injury. In attack, key forward D. Welbeck is fit and available, bringing his 10 goals from open play this Premier League season. With no other major attacking absences listed, Brighton’s main offensive options around Welbeck should be ready to feature.
Arsenal Availability
Arsenal have two confirmed absentees in midfield: youngster M. Dowman is out with an ankle injury, and Mikel Merino is ruled out with a leg injury. There are three significant doubts: captain M. Ødegaard (1 goal, 5 assists) and midfielder D. Rice (4 goals, 5 assists) are both uncertain, as is defender B. White. Star striker V. Gyökeres, with 10 goals, and creator L. Trossard, on 5 goals and 5 assists, are fully available.
Impact Summary
Brighton lose depth but retain Welbeck’s 10-goal threat. Arsenal risk being without Ødegaard and Rice, whose combined 5 goals and 10 assists are central to their chance creation, though their main front line, led by Gyökeres and Trossard, remains intact.
