Arsenal’s Premier League title dream is alive and kicking — but Wednesday night’s trip to the AMEX Stadium is no walk in the park. Brighton are on the rise again, Danny Welbeck is in red-hot form, and he’d love nothing more than to haunt his former club. Buckle up.
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Brighton vs Arsenal Match at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal |
| Date | Wednesday, March 4, 2026 |
| Kick-off | 7:30 PM GMT / 2:30 PM ET / 1:00 AM IST (Thu) |
| Venue | AMEX Stadium, Falmer |
| Competition | Premier League 2025/26 |
| Referee | Chris Kavanagh |
| VAR | Michael Salisbury |
📺 How to Watch
| Country | Channel / Stream |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | TNT Sports 2, discovery+, discovery+ App |
| 🇺🇸 United States | Peacock |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | DAZN, fuboTV Canada |
| 🇮🇳 India | Sports18, JioCinema |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | FOX One |
📊 Current Form & League Standing
| Club | Pos | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 1st | 60 | W W L L W |
| Brighton | 11th | 38 | L L W W — |
Arsenal sit five points clear at the top, with City holding a game in hand. Every point is precious. Brighton, meanwhile, have clawed their way back from near-danger with back-to-back wins.
Match Preview
This is Arsenal in crunch mode. After dropping points at Brentford and Wolves, Arteta’s side rediscovered their bite with wins over Spurs and Chelsea — both in London derby fashion. They’re not playing their most fluid football right now, but they’re grinding out results. That’s what title winners do.
The concern? Declan Rice picked up a knock against Chelsea and is being assessed. Without him, Arsenal’s midfield loses its engine. Christian Nørgaard is on standby. Martin Ødegaard, still sidelined, remains another headache.
Brighton, meanwhile, are riding a two-game winning wave. Fabian Hürzeler’s side looked rudderless just weeks ago — now they’re sniffing European football again. Welbeck, with double figures for the second straight season, is the man in form. He will be desperate to score against Arsenal.
One key stat: Brighton have conceded the joint-fewest set-piece goals in the Premier League this season (five) — which directly neutralises one of Arsenal’s biggest weapons. Arteta’s men may need to unlock this one from open play.
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Team News
Brighton — OUT: Adam Webster (long-term), Stefanos Tzimas (knee, season-ending) | BACK: Yasin Ayari (shoulder) — bench option
Arsenal — DOUBT: Declan Rice (knock), Ben White (injury), Max Dowman (returning) | OUT: Mikel Merino | BACK: Kai Havertz ✅
Predicted Lineups
Brighton (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Wieffer, Van Hecke, Dunk, De Cuyper; Baleba, Hinshelwood; Minteh, Gómez, Mitoma; Welbeck
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapié; Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Eze, Trossard; Gyökeres
Prediction
Brighton have the tools to make this uncomfortable, but Arsenal’s away record this season is the best in the league — no side has claimed more points on the road. Arteta’s men know how to win ugly.
Our Prediction: Brighton 0–2 Arsenal (Set-piece or clinical counter seals it)
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FAQs
Q1. Where can I watch Brighton vs Arsenal live in India?
Indian fans can stream the match live on JioCinema and catch it on Sports18. Kick-off is at 1:00 AM IST on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Don’t miss it — this could be a title-defining night! For more streaming guides, visit TechnoSports.co.in.
Q2. Is Declan Rice playing against Brighton?
Rice is a doubt after picking up a knock in the Chelsea match. Arteta confirmed he will be assessed before the game. If he misses out, Christian Nørgaard is likely to step into the midfield alongside Zubimendi. Keep an eye on pre-match updates at TechnoSports.
