Brighton host unbeaten Arsenal in Premier League clash at Falmer

Brighton welcome Arsenal to Falmer on Saturday, 19 September 2026, in the fifth round of the Premier League 2026-2027 season, with the visitors aiming to maintain their perfect start.

Arsenal have collected 12 points from their opening four matches, winning every game and making an impressive beginning to the campaign. Brighton, meanwhile, are listed in fifth place and will be seeking a positive result against the strong “Gunners” side. The source preview also refers to Sevilla as the fifth-placed team, while the published league table places Brighton in that position.

Kick-off is scheduled for 17:00 Saudi Arabia time and 18:00 in the United Arab Emirates.

TV channel and live streaming

beIN SPORTS holds the broadcasting rights for the Premier League 2026-2027 season. The match will be shown on beIN SPORTS HD 1.

The commentator has not yet been confirmed. Further details will be provided once they are available.

Viewers looking to watch the fixture online can use the TOD TV application or beIN Connect. Nord VPN is also listed as an option for viewers seeking a fast and secure internet connection.

Expected line-ups

Brighton are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Fabian Hurzeler, with Bart Verbruggen in goal.

The predicted Brighton XI is:

Bart Verbruggen; Ferdi Kadioglu, Olivier Boscagli, Luka Vuskovic, Lewis Dunk; Maxim De Cuyper, Yasin Ayari, Malik Yalcouye, Diego Gomez, Pascal Gross; Charalampos Kostoulas.

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are also expected to use a 4-2-3-1 system, with David Raya starting between the posts.

The anticipated Arsenal team is:

David Raya; Ben White, Gabriel, Ezri Konsa, Riccardo Calafiori; Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Christos Tzolis, Bruno Guimaraes; Kai Havertz.

League positions

Arsenal lead the table after four matches with four wins, eight goals scored, one conceded and 12 points. Manchester City also have a perfect record and are second, with eight goals for, two against and 12 points.

Leeds United are third on seven points, followed by Hull City on eight points according to the published figures, while Brighton are listed fifth with two wins, one draw and one defeat. Brighton have scored 13 goals, conceded five and have seven points.

Chelsea are sixth on nine points, with Brentford, Liverpool and Everton completing the next three places. The table also includes Ipswich Town, Nottingham Forest, Newcastle United, Manchester United, Sunderland, Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Tottenham Hotspur, Fulham, Aston Villa and Coventry City.

The standings indicate Champions League, Europa League and relegation places, although no further recent results or head-to-head statistics are provided.