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Arsenal will be back in EFL Cup action today, but will now play at the Emirates Stadium when they take on Brighton and Hove Albion F.C. The Gunners have a seven-game winning streak across all competitions and are top of the Premier League. Brighton’s unbeaten streak came to an end over the weekend in the Premier League. Arsenal top the league with 22 points after nine matches with a record of seven wins, one draw, and one loss. Arsenal’s previous match in the Premier League was a 1-0 home win over Crystal Palace, with Eberechi Eze scoring the goal. Brighton’s previous match in the Premier League was a 4-2 loss to Manchester United at Old Trafford. Brighton’s goal scorers in the match were Danny Welbeck and Charalampos Kostoulas. Brighton reached this round of the EFL Cup by defeating Barnsley 6-0 away from home last month. Arsenal reached this stage of the EFL Cup by defeating Port Vale 2-0 away from home. Where to Watch Arsenal vs Brighton Arsenal vs Brighton will kick off at 3:45 p.m. ET/ 12:45 p.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 7:45 p.m. local time in London, England, at Emirates Stadium. The match will be available to watch in the U.S. and the UK. Paramount+ Sky Sports+ (UK) Sky Go (UK) NOW TV (UK) Expected Lineups and Injuries for Arsenal and Brighton Arsenal Goalkeeper: Kepa Arrizabalaga Defenders: Piero Hincapie, Cristhian Mosquera, Gabriel, Ben White Midfielders: Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze, Myles Lewis-Skelly Forwards: Leandro Trossard, Mikel Merino, Bukayo Saka Mikel Arteta confirmed that William Saliba will be out, and Gabriel Martinelli is a major doubt to play. Arsenal will remain without Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, and Noni Madueke. Brighton Goalkeeper: Bart Verbruggen Defenders: Maxim De Cuyper, Lewis Dunk, Jan Paul Van Hecke, Mats Wieffer Midfielders: Yasin Ayari, Carlos Baleba, Danny Welbeck Forwards: Tom Watson, Diego Gomez, Stefanos Tzimas Fabian Hurzeler confirmed that James Milner will miss the match due to a small muscle injury. Joel Veltman, Brajan Gruda, and Kaoru Mitoma are not expected to play as well.
