Arsenal secured the top spot in the Premier League after defeating Brighton & Hove Albion in Gameweek 18 of the 2025/2026 season.
The Gunners hosted Brighton at the Emirates Stadium, aiming to get back quickly to the top of the table, especially after the win of their direct competitor, when Manchester City beat Nottingham Forest away, a few hours before Arsenals game.
With this win, Arsenal ended this round with two points ahead of Man City in the Premier League title race.
Every three days is going to be a challenge, and we are up for it.
I like the way we play and produce, and how willing the players are to take the initiative and the aggression to make things happen, because this is (Brighton) a hard team to play against. -Mikel Arteta after the game.
This Arsenal Vs Brighton tactical analysis will break down some of Mikel Artetas tactics to secure these three points.
Arsenal Vs Brighton Lineups & Formations
Arsenal lined up with a 4-3-3 formation.
David Raya started in goal.
Arsenal’s back four was
