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Arsenal vs Brighton

Emirates Stadium, London1 October 2017 at 12:00
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Referee: Kevin Friend

Match Events

Arsenal
Brighton
Kick Off
Nacho Monreal
16′
17′Pascal Groß
39′Shane Duffy
Half Time
A. Iwobi

assist: A. Sánchez

56′
A. LacazetteO. Giroud
71′
A. IwobiT. Walcott
71′
72′
S. MarchE. Schelotto
76′
J. IzquierdoA. Knockaert
76′
I. BrownG. Murray
G. XhakaMohamed Elneny
83′
Full Time

Match Statistics

11Shots on Goal1
8Shots off Goal5
25Total Shots9
6Blocked Shots3
14Shots insidebox4
11Shots outsidebox5
7Fouls8
6Corner Kicks5
2Offsides3
65%Ball Possession35%
0Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves6
697Total passes357
612Passes accurate269
88%Passes %75%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Arsenal is —, compared to 6.82 for Brighton. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Arsenal's highest-rated starter is —, while Brighton's best-rated player is P. Groß (7.06).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Arsenal have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. Brighton's starters account for 2 goals and 3 assists, spearheaded by L. Dunk (1G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Arsenal deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Brighton's 4-man backline averaging 6.96. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Arsenal field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Brighton's 5 rated 6.75. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Arsenal start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Brighton averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for Arsenal and 89% for Brighton. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Arsenal's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 12 for Brighton. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Arsenal's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Brighton average 33.0 (youngest: S. March (31), oldest: L. Dunk (34)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Arsenal's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 17 for Brighton. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Arsenal3-4-2-14-5-1Brighton
GKDEFMIDFWD
33Čech18Monreal20Mustafi31Kolašin.24Bellerín16Holding8Ramsey29Xhaka17Iwobi7Sánchez9Lacazet.1Ryan3Bong2Saltor22Duffy5Dunk6Stephens13Groß24Pröpper20March19Izquier.37Brown

Substitutes

Coach: A. Wenger

Substitutes

Coach: C. Hughton

ArsenalPosition StrengthBrighton
Avg Rating
6.82
Defender (3 v 4)6.96
0G 0A1G 0A
Midfielder (4 v 5)6.75
0G 0A1G 3A
Arsenal3-4-2-1
33GoalkeeperP. Čech
18DefenderNacho Monreal
20DefenderS. Mustafi
16DefenderR. Holding
31MidfielderS. Kolašinac
24MidfielderBellerín
8MidfielderA. Ramsey
29MidfielderG. Xhaka
17ForwardA. Iwobi
7ForwardA. Sánchez
9ForwardA. Lacazette
Brighton4-5-1
1GoalkeeperM. Ryan
3DefenderG. Bong
2DefenderBruno Saltor
22DefenderS. Duffy
5DefenderL. Dunk7.01G
6MidfielderD. Stephens
13MidfielderP. Groß7.11G3A
24MidfielderD. Pröpper
20MidfielderS. March6.5
19MidfielderJ. Izquierdo
37ForwardI. Brown

Match Summary

Arsenal defeated Brighton 2:0. The match was played in Premier League 2017. Goals were scored by Nacho Monreal 16′, A. Iwobi 56′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Arsenal had 65% possession while Brighton held 35%. Arsenal had 25 shots (11 on target) compared to 9 (1 on target) for Brighton. Arsenal made 3 substitutions, Brighton made 3.

Rivalry since 2013

Arsenal vs Brighton Head to Head Results

21 stretnutí
Arsenal
10
wins
Drawn
5
Brighton
6
wins
Total goals
57 · 2.7/match
Both scored
13/21 · 62%
Over 2.5
11/21 · 52%

Recent Form

Arsenal

WWWDWL

Brighton

WLWDWW

Match Prediction

Arsenal

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Brighton

10%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : Arsenal or draw

50%Form50%
50%Attack50%
50%Defence50%
100%Head-to-head0%

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Arsenal

W 701D 305L 253
Over 2.554
Goals scored2292

Away Record: Brighton

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026