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Brighton & Hove Albion have been drawn against Arsenal in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, with the match scheduled to take place at the Emirates Stadium. The draw, conducted by Michael Brown and Jamie Redknapp, sets up a challenging fixture for the Seagulls as they aim to advance to the quarter-finals for the first time since the 1978-79 season.
Michael Brown said: “The draw has certainly thrown up some intriguing ties, and Brighton facing Arsenal is one of the standout fixtures.”
Brighton have demonstrated impressive form in the competition so far, securing dominant 6-0 victories over Oxford United and Barnsley. However, the upcoming clash against Arsenal represents one of the toughest tests they could face. The Seagulls will be looking to replicate their success from the 2022-23 season, when they triumphed over the Gunners in the third round.
The fixture is set to take place in the week commencing Monday, October 27. However, a Tuesday match is unlikely as Arsenal have a Premier League game scheduled for Sunday, October 26. For Brighton, the tie is sandwiched between an away trip to Manchester United on October 25 and a home game against Leeds United.
Elsewhere in the draw, holders Newcastle United will host Tottenham Hotspur, while Liverpool will face Crystal Palace at Anfield. The complete draw includes Grimsby versus Brentford, Swansea against Manchester City, Wrexham hosting Cardiff, Wolves taking on Chelsea, and Wycombe facing Fulham.
Brighton’s progression to the fourth round marks a significant achievement, as they aim to reach the quarter-finals for only the second time in their history. The last time they reached this stage was in the 1978-79 season. The Seagulls will be hoping to avoid a repeat of their fourth-round exit three years ago when they were eliminated on penalties by Charlton Athletic after a goalless draw.
The upcoming match against Arsenal presents a formidable challenge for Brighton, but it also offers an opportunity to make club history by advancing to the latter stages of the competition. Fans will be eagerly anticipating this high-stakes encounter at the Emirates Stadium.
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