Brighton won't go down without a fight, but this should be a straightforward task for Arsenal and they should comfortably secure their spot in the next round. This article was originally published on www.paininthearsenal.com as Arsenal vs Brighton: Preview, Prediction & Lineups.

Arsenal beat Brighton 2-0 to reach the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup, with Max Dowman and Ethan Nwaneri among the standout performers for Mikel Arteta's side.

England midfielder and Cristhian Mosquera both forced off during Brentford win as tough Aston Villa trip looms

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta opted to drop influential trio Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze and Jurriën Timber to the bench for Wednesday night’s Premier League clash

Looking ahead, Aston Villa faces a formidable opponent in Arsenal, who currently sit at the top of the Premier League table. A victory against the Gunners would see Villa close the gap to just three points, intensifying the race for the title. This match is more than just another game; it’s a pivotal moment that could define their season.

Arsenal has regained its five-point lead in the Premier League by beating Brentford 2-0 despite being without a slew of its top players because of injury or rotation.

Aston Villa came from two goals down to edge a chaotic seven-goal thriller at Brighton, with their 4-3 win sending them third in the Premier League.

Unai Emery issues Emi Martinez injury update ahead of Arsenal clash - Former Gunners keeper may not face his old club