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Verri, M. (2026, September 17). Arsenal XI vs Brighton: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-xi-vs-brighton-confirmed-team-news-predicted-lineup-injury-latest-premier-league-2026-b1297218.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-09-17 · by Matt Verri

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Arsenal's manager expressed optimism about the team’s fitness ahead of their Premier League match against Brighton, though concerns remain over key players like Ben White and Cristhian Mosquera. Bruno Guimaraes is set to make his first Premier League start for Arsenal after impressing off the bench in their recent win against Sunderland. The lineup is expected to see David Raya, Declan Rice, and Riccardo Calafiori return from rest, while Bukayo Saka, Christos Tzolis, Martin Odegaard, and Kai Havertz will likely form the attacking core. The match is scheduled for 3pm BST on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Brighton’s Amex Stadium.
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On September 19, Arsenal faced Brighton at the Amex Stadium in Brighton for a Premier League match. Despite arriving on the back of seven consecutive wins, Arsenal suffered an embarrassing 3-0 defeat to Brighton, their first loss by a three-goal margin in over three years. Key defensive issues plagued Arsenal; players like Jurrien Timber and Ezri Konsa were particularly poor, allowing Brighton's attackers time and space to score from distance. Mikel Arteta’s team struggled with Brighton's pressing game, often failing to mark key opponents effectively. The loss brings into question the sustainability of Arsenal's recent form, especially their defensive solidity, as they face a challenging period ahead with upcoming international breaks.

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Arsenal Aston Villa Brighton Ipswich Premier League

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Arsenal ORG · 5× Brighton ORG · 2× Gabriel PERSON · 2× Ipswich ORG · 2× Mosquera PERSON · 2× Timber PERSON · 2× Aston Villa ORG · 1× Ben White PERSON · 1× Cristhian Mosquera PERSON · 1× Martin Zubimendi PERSON · 1×

Narrative

With Cristhian Mosquera yet to return from the muscle injury he suffered against Aston Villa last month, Arsenal are light on options at right-back after Martin Zubimendi was deployed there for the 4-2 win over Ipswich.
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🔮 Ezri Konsa is able to cover right-back, but in Mosquera’s absence has been partnering Gabriel in central defence with William Saliba a long-term absentee due to a back injury.
2026-09-17 · Evening Standard
Arsenal XI vs Brighton: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League · assertive framing

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"Everything is fine," said the Arsenal boss. asserted
boss → say → ?
“He has played much more than we wanted. “The other day he had 53 minutes after five months out. asserted
he → play → months
We need to look after him.” asserted
We → need → him
Timber's fitness has taken on particular significance after Ben White picked up a groin issue at the Stadium of Light. asserted
White → take → Light
With Cristhian Mosquera yet to return from the muscle injury he suffered against Aston Villa last month, Arsenal are light on options at right-back after Martin Zubimendi was deployed there for the 4-2 win over Ipswich. asserted
Zubimendi → return → Ipswich
Ezri Konsa is able to cover right-back, but in Mosquera’s absence has been partnering Gabriel in central defence with William Saliba a long-term absentee due to a back injury. asserted
Saliba → cover → injury
Bruno Guimaraes could come in for Arsenal to make his first Premier League start in midfield against Brighton after he starred off the bench at Sunderland, the ex-Newcastle captain scoring a fantastic goal amid a hostile reception from the home fans. Having been rested in the Carabao Cup, the likes of David Raya, Declan Rice and Riccardo Calafiori are all set to return to the Arsenal starting lineup at the Amex Stadium. uncertain
likes → come → Stadium
Bukayo Saka and Christos Tzolis are Arteta’s first-choice wingers, though Noni Madueke pushed his starting case with a bright performance against Ipswich. asserted
Madueke → push → Ipswich
In-form captain Martin Odegaard will start at No10 and Kai Havertz should lead the attack once again, with Viktor Gyokeres not doing enough in the minutes he has been given so far this season. asserted
he → start → minutes
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