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Brighton vs Arsenal LIVE: Saka breaks the deadlock on 2025-26 Premier League Matchday 29 (0-1)

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal visit Brighton aiming to secure another win that would put more distance between them and their Premier League challengers. Stay with us for live updates and minute-by-minute coverage!

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March 04, 2026 02:42PM EDT

**© Getty Images**Diego Gomez of Brighton (L) and Bukayo Saka of Arsenal (R).

In the 2025-26 Premier League season, Arsenal stand alone at the top after 28 matchdays. Their trip to the American Express Community Stadium to face Brighton could be extremely risky, making a victory crucial to keep their momentum going.

Mikel Arteta’s men come off a highly significant win over Chelsea last weekend, a victory that put them alone at the top of the table with 64 points. Brighton, on the other hand, sit 12th in the Premier League with 37 points, far from the European qualification spots. Here, you can follow the game live with minute-by-minute updates. Stay with us and don’t miss a single thing!

02:40PM

9' - GOOOOAL for Arsenal! (0-1)

Following a deflection off an opponent, Bukayo Saka breaks the deadlock.

02:36PM

5' - The hosts are on the front foot early (0-0)

Brighton are looking to take control of the game’s tempo.

In a fortunate turn of events, Gabriel cleared the ball off the line to preserve his team’s lead.

02:31PM

0' - Game is underway! (0-0)

Brighton and Arsenal are underway on the 2025-26 Premier League Matchday 29!

02:20PM

The teams are getting set for the match

Both Brighton and Arsenal are going through their pre-match warmups as they await kickoff for Matchday 29.

02:10PM

Without a key player

Arsenal have suffered a significant setback following Mikel Merino’s foot injury, which will sideline him for four months.

02:00PM

Referees confirmed for the match

Chris Kavanagh will serve as the match’s head referee, with Dan Cook and Ian Hussin as his assistants. David Webb has been appointed as the fourth official.

Michael Salisbury will be on VAR, with Sian Massey-Ellis as the assistant VAR.

01:50PM

Kickoff time, venue and how to watch!

This important match will kick off at 2.30 PM ET. It will take place at the American Express Community Stadium.

Peacock Premium will be the primary option to watch Brighton vs Arsenal in the USA.

01:40PM

Confirmed lineups for the match

Arsenal's starting eleven: Raya, Timber, Mosquera, Gabriel, Hincapie, Rice, Zubimendi, Eze, Saka, Martinelli, Gyokeres.

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Brighton's lineup: Verbruggen, van Hecke, Giorginio, Hinshelwood, Baleba, Boscagli, Mitoma, Kadioglu, Gomez, Wieffer, Gross.

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01:30PM

Arsenal and Brighton face each other in the 2025-26 Premier League Matchday 29

Welcome to a new LiveBlog on Bolavip. This time, we’ll be covering the minute-by-minute action of the Arsenal vs Brighton match, a key clash for both teams’ aspirations. The game is part of the 2025-26 Premier League Matchday 29.

Matías Persuh

Matias Persuh is a sports journalist and writer who began his career after graduating with a bachelor's degree in Sports Journalism in 2008. Over the years, he has covered numerous events, including local soccer games, and has conducted interviews with players and coaches. In addition to his writing, Matias has contributed as a columnist on various radio shows. Joining Bolavip US in July 2024 marked a significant step forward in his career, allowing him to continue developing his skills and delivering resonant news and reports to the audience.