Brighton outshot Arsenal on the night, forcing Kepa into six saves. First-choice keeper David Raya has faced just five shots since September. It wasn’t entirely convincing, but Arteta can at least take solace from his side’s spot in the quarterfinals.

Mikel Arteta’s side now face back-to-back away trips to Burnley and Slavia Prague over the next week, with huge games against the likes of Tottenham, Bayern Munich and Chelsea also coming up in November. Follow Arsenal vs Brighton reaction live below, with expert analysis from Simon Collings at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal created an impressive piece of history that may never be repeated after a 2-0 victory over Brighton in the Carabao Cup. Mikel Arteta's side continued their excellent start to the season on Wednesday night to reach the quarter-finals, where they will host Crystal Palace.

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

Martin Odegaard gifted match tickets to 40 children at a half-term football camp this week, allowing them to attend Arsenal’s win over Brighton and Hove Albion.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty

Arsenal will take on Brighton in the fourth round of the 2025/2026 Carabao Cup. Fans in the USA can watch all the action live on television or stream it online through available broadcast options.

We asked for your thoughts after Wednesday's Carabao Cup game between Arsenal and Brighton. Here are some of your replies: Arsenal fans. Banda: Arsenal's young players stepped up

LONDON -- If Arsenal are going to hang around in the EFL Cup, this is the way to do it. No key men were risked, squad players got much-needed reps and Hale End's finest made the right impression. That all this came with a berth in the quarterfinals of this competition makes it that fraction better.