Arsenal is coming into this match playing in great form in their recent matches to start the season. They have won both of their league matches by scores of 2-0, and they also won the Emirates Cup prior to the season starting with a 2-0 win over Lyon. They were dominant in their 1st match of the season, winning 2-0 at home against Wolverhampton, and they followed that up with a very impressive away win over a good Aston Villa side 2-0. They are going up against a Brighton side that has been in good form in their recent matches to start the season as well. Brighton won their 1st match of the season away from home against Everton 3-0 and they followed up with a 2-1 win at home against Man Utd. They are also coming off of a win in the EFL Cup in their last match, beating Crawley at home 4-0. Their 1st win of the season against Everton was not very impressive though, Everton being a team that barely escaped relegation last season, and even their last win against Man Utd they needed a very late goal to win that match and Man Utd is a club that still has a lot to prove this season after last year. Arsenal has been in better form to start the season but they also have more quality in their squad as they are a true title contender. Their defense has also been very good as they have not conceded a goal in 3 competitive matches this season so Brighton will struggle to break them down here. Arsenal actually completed the double over Brighton last season as well, winning those matches 2-0 and 3-0. Arsenal will win this match at home by 2 or more goals, take Arsenal -1.5 here.
England Premier League: Arsenal -1.5, Rot. 200082