At 19:30 GMT on August 31, the third round of the Premier League will be played in full swing, with Arsenal, who have won their first two matches, going up against Brighton, and both sides are eager to win three consecutive matches in the early stages of the league.
Arsenal's reinforcements in the off-season have been effective, with the introduction of Carafiore, the comeback of Timberlake, and the signing of Merino, the midfield has been strengthened effectively. In the first two rounds of matches, Arsenal's form was not bad, beating Wolves with 2-0 respectively.
and Aston Villa, the core players play stable. However, the Gunners still have problems to be solved at present: one is the weak lineup in the center forward position, Jesus
Injured, Havertz pivots poorly; second, starting left winger Martinelli
An average individual and not as effective as replacement Trossard, Arteta needs to consider this positional arrangement.
Last season's mediocre performance of Brighton in the off-season vigorously attracted reinforcements, spending a lot of money to bring in a number of young players, in line with its style of training young people to make money. The team played three official matches before that, facing the weak Everton and the second level team with zero shutout victory, against the stronger than their own Manchester United, Brighton played well throughout the game and finally killed. Before the start of the season, Brighton's prospects were not favored, but the first few games of the new season showed the form and desire to win, so that opponents do not dare to take it lightly.
Both teams have won two in a row and this game will determine who will make it three in a row to keep up with City.
Footsteps. Arsenal are the title favorites, while Brighton is a mid-table team aiming for European qualification, with a big gap between their strengths and season goals, which puts more pressure on Arsenal, who have the advantage.
Brighton is by no means a weak team, and with so many young players in the squad, they are using the Seagulls as a springboard to work hard in the game. Of course, Arsenal's overall strength is stronger, and there are more ways to win against Brighton's onslaught, but the Gunners will play a tough game, even if Brighton is willing to go on the offensive with them.
This editor thinks Arsenal will have no problem to win at home against Brighton.
