| Following their surprising 2-2 draw against Wolverhampton, Mikel Arteta's team responded admirably, winning the London derby against Tottenham 4-1. The subsequent match 2-1 against Chelsea proved more challenging. Fabian Hurzeler's team has only lost three of their 28 Premier League games by more than one goal. On the other hand, the eleventh-placed team has only won four games by more than one goal. The Gunners are unbeaten in six consecutive competitive matches against Brighton. Furthermore, three of the four previous encounters offered a rather lackluster attacking display, with only two goals scored in each game. What's striking this season is the relative strength of Hurzeler's team at home. Brighton have lost only two of their 14 Premier League home games and conceded just over one goal per match at the Amex. Another tough challenge awaits the visitors. The league leaders have already scored the first goal 20 times this Premier League season. Thirteen of those goals came from a corner or a penalty, giving the Gunners a 1-0 lead. Their set pieces have been a reliable source of goals this season. |
