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ShareBrighton welcome Arsenal to the Amex on Saturday afternoon in what could be one of the most interesting Premier League ties of the weekend.By Ross KilvingtonBrighton are sitting prettyThe Seagulls haven’t looked back since thrashing Aston Villa 4-0 in their first league match of the season.Indeed, their only defeat across five matches since then was a 4-3 loss to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Last weekend saw Brighton bag five in an emphatic victory over Coventry and they currently have the best attacking record in the top flight having scored 13 goals.Progress has also been made in the Carabao Cup, reaching the last 16 after a stunning 3-2 comeback victory over Manchester United, while Fabian Hürzeler has also steered his men into the league phase of the Conference League.Things are looking rosy, but this clash against Arsenal is going to be their biggest test yet.Brighton have lost their previous three matches against the Gunners and you have to go back to May 2023 for their last victory in this fixture, yet there is plenty of optimism right now on the south coast.A victory here would deliver a massive statement of intent and Hürzeler’s side have the means to cause Arsenal plenty of problems.Arsenal aiming to stretch their unbeaten runInvincibles 2.0? Perhaps it is too soon to be thinking ahead like that, but on current form, Arsenal look incredibly tough to beat.The Gunners have shed the psychological barrier that has so often plagued them by winning the Premier League title last term. Now, the sky is the limit.Mikel Arteta’s men have won all seven of their competitive matches so far this season, scoring 16 goals in the process and conceding just three.Arsenal have the best defence in the league but Brighton score the most goalsWhile his attacking players have been clicking nicely in the final third, Arteta’s backline could be his most vital component this term, especially if more trophies are to be won.In this fixture, Arsenal have won three successive games, conceding a solitary goal and another routine victory will further bolster momentum.The international break comes at the wrong time for Arteta and his side, with this weekend being the last action for three weeks. A win, then, would be the perfect way to wrap up the first few weeks of the campaign.Team newsWilliam Saliba remains absent for the Gunners, while Piero Hincapié, Cristhian Mosquera and Ben White are all doubts for this clash on Saturday.Jurrien Timber missed the clash against Ipswich, but he should be back in contention this weekend.Hürzeler will be missing several players, including Jack Hinshelwood, Evan Ferguson, Zadok Yohanna, Mats Wieffer, Kaoru Mitoma, Yankuba Minteh and Stefanos Tzimas for the match.Georginio Rutter made his return in the midweek victory over Man United and he could play a part on Saturday.PredictionThe best attacking side in the division take on the toughest defence this Saturday in what could be an exciting matchup.Both sides are flying at the moment and neither will want to drop points heading into the international break.It could well be settled by a single goal: Brighton 1-2 Arsenal.(Cover image from IMAGO)You can follow every game from the Premier League with FotMob — featuring deep stats coverage, xG, physical metrics, and player ratings. Download the free app here.Add FotMob as a preferred news source on Google by clicking – here.Brighton welcome Arsenal to the Amex on Saturday afternoon in what could be one of the most interesting Premier League ties of the weekend.By Ross KilvingtonBrighton are sitting prettyThe Seagulls haven’t looked back since thrashing Aston Villa 4-0 in their first league match of the season.Indeed, their only defeat across five matches since then was a 4-3 loss to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Last weekend saw Brighton bag five in an emphatic victory over Coventry and they currently have the best attacking record in the top flight having scored 13 goals.Progress has also been made in the Carabao Cup, reaching the last 16 after a stunning 3-2 comeback victory over Manchester United, while Fabian Hürzeler has also steered his men into the league phase of the Conference League.Things are looking rosy, but this clash against Arsenal is going to be their biggest test yet.Brighton have lost their previous three matches against the Gunners and you have to go back to May 2023 for their last victory in this fixture, yet there is plenty of optimism right now on the south coast.A victory here would deliver a massive statement of intent and Hürzeler’s side have the means to cause Arsenal plenty of problems.Arsenal aiming to stretch their unbeaten runInvincibles 2.0? Perhaps it is too soon to be thinking ahead like that, but on current form, Arsenal look incredibly tough to beat.The Gunners have shed the psychological barrier that has so often plagued them by winning the Premier League title last term. Now, the sky is the limit.Mikel Arteta’s men have won all seven of their competitive matches so far this season, scoring 16 goals in the process and conceding just three.Arsenal have the best defence in the league but Brighton score the most goalsWhile his attacking players have been clicking nicely in the final third, Arteta’s backline could be his most vital component this term, especially if more trophies are to be won.In this fixture, Arsenal have won three successive games, conceding a solitary goal and another routine victory will further bolster momentum.The international break comes at the wrong time for Arteta and his side, with this weekend being the last action for three weeks. A win, then, would be the perfect way to wrap up the first few weeks of the campaign.Team newsWilliam Saliba remains absent for the Gunners, while Piero Hincapié, Cristhian Mosquera and Ben White are all doubts for this clash on Saturday.Jurrien Timber missed the clash against Ipswich, but he should be back in contention this weekend.Hürzeler will be missing several players, including Jack Hinshelwood, Evan Ferguson, Zadok Yohanna, Mats Wieffer, Kaoru Mitoma, Yankuba Minteh and Stefanos Tzimas for the match.Georginio Rutter made his return in the midweek victory over Man United and he could play a part on Saturday.PredictionThe best attacking side in the division take on the toughest defence this Saturday in what could be an exciting matchup.Both sides are flying at the moment and neither will want to drop points heading into the international break.It could well be settled by a single goal: Brighton 1-2 Arsenal.(Cover image from IMAGO)You can follow every game from the Premier League with FotMob — featuring deep stats coverage, xG, physical metrics, and player ratings. Download the free app here.Add FotMob as a preferred news source on Google by clicking – here.