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Arsenal and Brighton Clash in Thrilling EFL Cup Showdown
29 Oct
Summary
- Arsenal and Brighton battle for a spot in the EFL Cup quarterfinals
- Arsenal are on a 7-game winning streak across all competitions
- Brighton look to bounce back from a 4-2 defeat to Manchester United
On Wednesday, October 29th, 2025, Premier League leaders Arsenal will host Fabian Hürzeler's Brighton at the Emirates Stadium in a crucial EFL Cup tie. The Gunners, currently 4 points clear at the top of the league, have been in impressive form, winning 7 consecutive matches across all competitions, including a hard-fought 1-0 victory over London rivals Crystal Palace last Sunday.
However, the visitors from the south coast will be looking to end Arsenal's impressive run and reach the quarterfinals of the EFL Cup for the first time since the 1978-79 season. Brighton are coming off a disappointing 4-2 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Saturday and will be eager to bounce back.
This EFL Cup clash promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams vying for a place in the next round of the competition. Arsenal, led by their in-form squad, will be the favorites, but Brighton, under the guidance of Fabian Hürzeler, will be determined to cause an upset and continue their cup run.
