Arsenal had better be careful this week. It is a more challenging fixture against Brighton. I know that Brighton don't have Potter anymore and they have been in a phase to adapt to the new manager for some time. But their general results so far have been quite decent. The Southampton victory must also be a big help for them to concentrate on the Arsenal game more.
Brighton have good statistics against Arsenal in home games considering the head-to-head games in this stadium in the Premier League. We will see if they will be able to use this as an advantage somehow. But Arsenal's extraordinary performance is really hard to stop now.
Definitely I’m expecting another level against Brighton at the end of the year. Brighton are a very dangerous team and I think Arsenal should approach that match with caution. For a while now they have found it difficult to beat Brighton. And I owe it all to their composure in their play and directness. I know Brighton to be able to hurt big teams so I can’t say Arsenal will find it easy against them, especially now they’re playing at home.
Arsenal might be in great problem without Gabriel Jesus as he is injured and will not be returning until February of the next year. I think Arsenal might be having problems in their next game against Brighton as the right one has been playing quite well this season as they are seventh in the league whereas even teams like Chelsea are also behind them. I think this might be a low-scoring game but I still think Arsenal have the edge over Brighton. It all depends on what the coach plays as the striker for Arsenal.
Yes, when Brighton was left by Graham Potter, it was at that time that Brighton experienced a decline in performance which was quite worrying. But as time goes by, Brighton has regained its best form and Brighton cannot be underestimated at all because besides that, Brighton has managed to get rid of Arsenal in the Carabao Cup even though the match was played at the Emirates Stadium and Arsenal lost 1-3 by Brighton.
But yes, maybe playing in the Carbao Cup is not Arsenal's top priority so Arsenal don't play all their main players in that match.
But for matches in the Premiere League, of course, Arsenal will do their best to be able to gain points and to maintain a safe position at the top of the Premiere League standings.
So, no team is weak because of course, all teams will try to be better. But with those who have different ways, then of course the final result of the match can be different so that even though Brighton is not fully favored, Brighton still has a chance to get points.