Arsenal welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, December 27, 2025, in a crucial Premier League fixture. The Gunners, currently topping the table, aim to consolidate their lead during the festive period, while the Seagulls look to end a winless run and climb the standings.
Kick-off time: 3:00 PM GMT Venue: Emirates Stadium, London Referee: John Brooks
Current Form and League Standings
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal sit atop the Premier League with an impressive run, reclaiming first place thanks to a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Everton, where striker Viktor Gyökeres scored the winner from the penalty spot. The north London side have been solid defensively and are unbeaten in their last several outings heading into this clash.
Brighton, under young manager Fabian Hürzeler, are positioned around mid-table (approximately 9th-10th). They’ve shown flashes of brilliance but are enduring a tough spell, with four games without a win, including a recent goalless draw against Sunderland. Former Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck remains their key threat, with seven goals this season.
Potential Lineups
Arsenal (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly; Zubimendi, Rice, Ødegaard; Saka, Gyökeres, Trossard
Brighton & Hove Albion (4-2-3-1): Bridge; Wieffer, Dunk, van Hecke, De Cuyper; Hinshelwood, Ayari; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Welbeck
Score Prediction
Arsenal’s home strength and defensive solidity should see them through against a Brighton side low on confidence and missing key players. Expect the Gunners to control possession and capitalize on transitions.
Predicted score: Arsenal 2-0 Brighton
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