Premier League / Arsenal - Brighton: The official line-ups are in!

Arsenal - Brighton: The official line-ups

Europe 27 December 2025 at 08:59

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Premier League / Arsenal - Brighton: The official line-ups are in!

27.12.25 FT English Premier League

Arsenal

Brighton

Arsenal and Brighton face off this afternoon at the Emirates Stadium, in a clash where the starting line-ups could quickly shape the course of the match. Mikel Arteta opts for a decidedly attacking eleven, while Fabian Hürzeler goes all-in with the return of several key players to try and snatch points in London.

Arsenal – Starting XI:

Raya – Timber, Saliba, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly – Ødegaard, Zubimendi, Rice – Saka, Gyökeres, Trossard.

Substitutes: Kepa, Gabriel (back from injury), Martinelli, Jesus, Madueke, and others.

Brighton – Starting XI:

Verbruggen – Veltman, Dunk (captain, back from suspension), Van Hecke, Kadioglu – Ayari, Gomez (back from suspension), Gruda – Mitoma, Rutter, Minteh.

Substitutes: Steele, Lamptey, Igor Julio, Webster, Lallana, Enciso, Welbeck, Estupiñán, Offiah.

Kick-off is set for 16:00 CET (15:00 GMT) in a sold-out Emirates Stadium. Arsenal are aiming for a commanding home win, while Brighton will look to spring a surprise with their pace and key returns.