If Arsenal are to beat them, they will need to maximize their open play chances. Burnley have given up league-leading 332 touches in the box to opposition as well as most shots (165) and SOTs (51) given up while having only given up one set piece goal all season. Arsenal lead the pack in touches in the box (320) and are 3rd in shots (133)

Mikel Arteta has lamented the fixture calendar as Arsenal and Crystal Palace continue talks over when to play their Carabao Cup quarter-final.

"We're still only in October. We just have to keep working, keep winning games, keep building momentum and see where it leaves us towards the back end of the season." Viktor Gyokeres, Martin Zubimendi and Eberechi Eze were among the players brought in to try to get Arsenal over the line in 2025-26.

Sky Sports have made a concerted effort in recent years to broadcast as many Carabao Cup ties as possible, and Arsenal’s fourth-round tie with Brighton will be shown on Sky Sports+ on Wednesday night. You can also listen on the radio via TalkSport.

Mikel Arteta has suggested Martin Ødegaard, Kai Havertz and Noni Madueke could all return for Arsenal's north London derby clash against Tottenham on November 23.

The taker is the most important player in the set-piece routine, and Mikel Arteta's side now have several strong options to choose from

Brighton predicted lineup vs. Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Steele; Veltman, Coppola, Dunk, De Cuyper; Ayari, Baleba; Minteh, Gómez, Watson; Welbeck.