The attendance rate was excellent; Arteta believed in Carafiori's abilities.

Arsenal will host Brighton & Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium in a key match of the 18th round of the 2025/26 Premier League season. Manager Mikel Arteta stated that the club signed Karafiori because they believed the defender could play in different positions and had an excellent availability.

So far this Premier League season, 23-year-old Italian defender Carafiori has made 16 appearances for Arsenal, contributing one goal and two assists.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta stated, "Before joining Arsenal, Karafiori had never played as a full-back. We brought him in because we believed he could play both center-back and full-back positions."

“Carafiori’s attendance this season has been excellent, and he also performed very well in the previous game against Crystal Palace.”

Furthermore, Arsenal defeated Everton 1-0 in the last round of the Premier League after a goal from Dzekeresh. Arsenal currently sits atop the table with 39 points, two points ahead of second-placed Manchester City.

Brighton, the "Seagulls," drew 0-0 with Sunderland in their last match and are currently 9th in the standings with 24 points.

Speaking about their upcoming opponents, Arteta said, "This is a club I greatly admire; everything they've done over the past 10 years has been incredible. The team has had different managers, and now with Schürrle in charge, he's brought some very different ideas."

“They are energetic, a very committed and united team, and of high overall quality. They can play in different ways and have a diverse squad, so this will be a very tough game.”