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.

Carabao Cup Quarter-Final Stakes RisingEight clubs remain, and suddenly the Carabao Cup has the hint of late-winter urgency. The Quarter-Final stage can feel like the dress rehearsal for glory or

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.

This Carabao Cup tie between Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion takes place at the Emirates Stadium in north London on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Kickoff is set for 7:45 p.m. GMT local time in the UK, which is 3:45 p.m. ET or 12:45 p.m. PT in the US, and 6:45 a.m. AEDT on Thursday morning in Australia.

If Gooners could only pick one win this week, the priority would be Burnley, and Mikel Arteta won’t be risking any players on Wednesday who are carrying niggles. Long term though, a young squad picking up winners’ medals in March can only help in the title race.

All the latest talking points and analysis after Liverpool were knocked out of the EFL Cup but Newcastle, Arsenal and Chelsea progress.

Cardiff City of League One, through after knocking out Wrexham in an all-Wales fourth round tie this week, will now face Chelsea. The Bluebirds reached the final back in 2012, losing to Liverpool. Meanwhile, after coming from behind to beat Swansea City, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City will now be due to host Brentford at the Etihad Stadium.

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has gifted tickets to 40 children for tonight’s Carabao Cup clash with Brighton. Odegaard surprised children on Tuesday, who were taking part in a half-term football camp at Arsenal’s commuting centre, ‘The Hub’, by Emirates Stadium.