Brighton & Hove Albion will look to end an eight-match winless streak in the Premier League when they host Arsenal on Sunday. The Seagulls secured their top-flight safety last week and now aim to spoil Arsenal’s top-four ambitions. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 6th in Premier League, 50 pts, 13W-11D-10L from 34 games, recent form WDWWW.
What’s at stake for Brighton & Hove Albion?
With survival confirmed, Brighton & Hove Albion can play with freedom, but Chris Hughton’s side will want to avoid setting a club record for consecutive league games without a win. The Seagulls have drawn three and lost five of their last eight matches, scoring just four goals in that run. Goals this season: 48 scored, 39 conceded (+9 goal difference).
Arsenal’s injury concerns
Arsenal will be without Aaron Ramsey (hamstring) and Denis Suarez (groin) for the rest of the season, while Hector Bellerin, Rob Holding, and Danny Welbeck remain sidelined. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is one goal away from becoming the sixth Arsenal player to score 20 in a Premier League campaign. Currently sidelined: Solomon March, Igor Julio dos Santos de Paulo, Tariq Lamptey, Carlos Baleba, Jack Hinshelwood, Stefanos Tzimas.
Historical head-to-head
Arsenal are unbeaten in their last seven home matches against Brighton in all competitions, conceding just one goal. However, the Seagulls can make history by becoming the first south-coast side to win a Premier League away match at Arsenal in 33 attempts. Title race: 20 points behind leaders Arsenal.
What Chris Hughton said
Hughton, whose side have lost just once in their last six home games, will be boosted by the return of several key players. He told reporters: 'We’ve had a tough run, but the players have shown great character. We’ll go into this game with confidence.'
