Brighton host Arsenal at Amex in Premier League matchweek five with both sides in strong form
Brighton & Hove Albion will host Arsenal at the American Express Stadium in their fifth matchweek fixture of the English Premier League 2026-27, with attention on Brighton’s recent Cup comeback and Arsenal’s five-match winning streak.
Fabian Hürzeler’s Brighton enter the clash buoyed by a 3-2 victory over Manchester United in the Carabao Cup, a game in which they overturned a two-goal deficit early on. The Seagulls have found the net frequently of late, scoring 17 goals across their last five matches. Arsenal arrive as the defending champions under Mikel Arteta, having won each of their last five matches across competitions. The Gunners secured a Carabao Cup win against Ipswich Town and recorded a 2-0 victory over Sunderland in their most recent Premier League outing.
Brighton’s comeback against Manchester United featured contributions from senior figures, and the side will look to carry that momentum into this home fixture. The club’s recent scoring rate — 17 goals in five matches — underlines their attacking form heading into matchweek five. That sequence has given Hürzeler options in selection and tactical setup for the contest at the American Express Stadium.
Pascal Groß has been prominent for Brighton this season; the 35-year-old German midfielder was one of the scorers against Manchester United in the EFL Cup and created the most chances (5) for his teammates in that match. Groß’s presence in midfield and chance-creation figures make him a likely focal point of Brighton’s attacking play. The club will rely on his experience and creativity as they face Arsenal.
Arsenal’s recent run comprises five consecutive wins in all competitions, and the team will be aiming to extend that sequence in the Premier League. Mikel Arteta’s side advanced past Ipswich Town in the Carabao Cup and beat Sunderland 2-0 in their last league game, results that have sustained their momentum. The Gunners travel to the Amex confident, though they will encounter a Brighton side in strong scoring form.
Bukayo Saka is expected to continue leading Arsenal’s attack down the right flank; the 25-year-old Englishman has scored three goals in his first four Premier League appearances this season. Saka’s goalscoring output will be central to Arsenal’s hopes of securing three more points away from home. The encounter will test whether Saka and his teammates can maintain their recent efficiency in front of goal.
Both teams now turn their focus to this matchweek five meeting at the American Express Stadium: Arsenal seek to lengthen a five-match winning streak while Brighton aim to sustain a run that has produced 17 goals in their last five outings.
