Arsenal head to the AMEX Stadium to face Brighton in a crucial Premier League clash.
The Gunners are hunting down Liverpool in the race to win their first league title in 20 years. Mikel Arteta’s side are two points behind Jurgen Klopp’s side, who face Manchester United on Sunday afternoon.
Brighton aren’t in the greatest form but are still in contention for a European place next season, whether that be in the Europa League or Conference League.
The Sporting News is following Brighton vs. Arsenal live, providing score updates, commentary and highlights as they happen.
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Brighton vs Arsenal live score
| 2nd Half | Goalscorers | |
| Brighton | 0 | |
| Arsenal | 2 | Saka 33′, Havertz 62′ |
Starting lineups:
Brighton XI (4-3-3 right to left): Verbruggen (GK) — Lamptey, Dunk, Van Hecke, Estupina — Gross, Balebo, Enciso — Adingra, Welbeck, Moder.
Arsenal XI (4-3-3, right to left): Raya (GK) — White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko — Jorginho, Rice, Odegaard — Saka, Jesus, Havertz.
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Brighton vs Arsenal live updates, highlights, and commentary
74th minute: Brighton are still pushing to find a goal in this game but Arsenal’s defence is standing strong.
62nd minute: GOAL! 2-0! Havertz doubles Arsenal’s lead as he taps home from Jorginho’s cutback cross.
54th minute: Odegaard switches the ball onto his right and lets loose. Verbruggen makes the save and tips over the bar for a corner.
46th minute: We’re underway for the second half. Enciso tries his luck from distance right from the whistle after drifting into Arsenal’s half but Raya makes the save.
HT: That’s it for the first-half action as the Gunners head down the tunnel with a one-goal lead.
Brighton vs Arsenal stats
First half stats
| Brighton | Stat | Arsenal |
| 6 | Shots | 9 |
| 4 | Shots on target | 5 |
| 0.26 | Expected goals | 1.94 |
| 42% | Possession | 58% |
| 173 | Passes | 248 |
| 2 | Corners | 3 |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
44th minute: Raya makes an excellent save to deny Enciso who nearly found the top right corner. We’ve seen him score one from that range before…
38th minute: Ben White does brilliantly to get a cross into the box as it looked destined to go out of play but Brighton clear the danger.
35th minute: Adingra goes for goal but strikes his own player in the back.
33rd minute: GOAL! Saka puts Arsenal ahead from the penalty spot.
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— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 6, 2024
31st minute: PENALTY! Jesus is brought down by Lamptey in the box and the referee points straight to the spot.
26th minute: Enciso’s been lively in this opening half and causing Arsenal some problems. Lamptey is currently receiving treatment and there’s a break in play.
15th minute: The Gunners have a great spell and may rue these missed chances. Jesus is the latest as he heads wide following a precise Havertz cross to the far post.
12th minute: Saka goes on a fantastic run and cuts onto his favoured foot but curls wide.
9th minute: Lamptey bursts down the right flank and finds Enciso on the edge of the box but he blasts over the bar.
7th minute: Gabriel is back on the pitch and the Gunners are on the front foot.
5th minute: Gabriel is down with a head injury as Arsenal clear an early Brighton corner.
1st minute: We’re underway on the south coast.
15 mins before kickoff: A reminder that Arsenal have the opportunity to go top of the league table with a win tonight ahead of Liverpool’s trip to Old Trafford tomorrow. Brighton are, however, in their way… kickoff is next.
30 mins before kickoff: The Gunners have arrived at the AMEX and their warmups are underway.
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— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 6, 2024
1 hour before kickoff: We have the official lineups for you:
Brighton XI (4-3-3 right to left): Verbruggen (GK) — Lamptey, Dunk, Van Hecke, Estupina — Gross, Balebo, Enciso — Adingra, Welbeck, Moder.
Arsenal XI (4-3-3, right to left): Raya (GK) — White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko — Jorginho, Rice, Odegaard — Saka, Jesus, Havertz.
1 hour 30 mins before kickoff: It’s going to be a tough game against the Seagulls this afternoon for Arsenal. After losing 3-1 to West Ham in August, Brighton are unbeaten in their last 12 home league matches, their longest unbeaten run at the Amex in the competition.
2 hours before kickoff: It was a happy hunting ground for the Gunners last time out. With the stakes much higher this time, what does tonight have in store for us?
⏪ Last time out against the Seagulls…
Jesus and Havertz strike to earn all three points! pic.twitter.com/fcyb8pF3fl
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 6, 2024
Brighton vs Arsenal kick-off time
This Premier League clash takes place at the AMEX Stadium in Brighton, UK and kicks off on Saturday, April 6 at 5:30 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Sat, Apr. 6 | 12:30 p.m. ET |
| Canada | Sat, Apr. 6 | 12:30 p.m. ET |
| UK | Sat, Apr. 6 | 5:30 p.m. BST |
| Australia | Sun, Apr. 7 | 2:30 a.m. AEST |
| India | Sat, Apr. 6 | 10:00 p.m. IST |
Brighton vs Arsenal lineups, team news
Arteta is likely to recall Bukayo Saka after he missed the Luton win through injury. Gabriel Martinelli and Declan Rice should also start after coming off the bench against the Hatters.
Arsenal predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Raya (GK) — White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko — Odegaard, Jorginho, Rice — Saka, Havertz, Martinelli.
Arsenal subs (9): TBC
Brighton head coach Roberto De Zerbi is missing some key names in his midfield with Kaoru Mitoma, Billy Gilmour and Solly March all ruled out through injury.
Striker Evan Ferguson should be back in action after recovering from a muscle issue.
Brighton predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Verbruggen (GK) — Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Estupinan — Gross, Baleba — Buonanotte, Ferguson, Adingra — Welbeck.
Brighton subs (9): TBC
Brighton vs Arsenal live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | NBC USA Network | Fubo |
| Canada | — |
Fubo Canada |
| UK | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League | Sky GO, Now TV |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | — | JioTV, Hotstar |
USA: This game is available for viewing on the NBC USA Network with live streaming options on Fubo and a FREE trial available to new customers.
Canada: Every Premier League game this season is live streaming exclusively via Fubo in Canada. New users can sign up to a FREE trial.
Australia: Fans in Australia can stream every match live and on demand on Optus.
UK: This match is available for live broadcast via Sky Sports with streaming options on Sky GO and Now TV.
India: This game is available to stream on JioTV and Hotstar.
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