Arsenal are looking to get back to winning ways in the Premier League as Mikel Arteta's side play host to Brighton & Hove Albion on December 17.
The Gunners lost 1-0 at in-form Aston Villa last weekend as rivals Liverpool moved above them to go top of the Premier League table. However, with Manchester City drawing with Crystal Palace yesterday and the Reds facing Manchester United later, Arteta will want to maximise the chance to put pressure on their title rivals.
Arsenal wrapped up their Champions League group-stage campaign with a midweek 1-1 draw at PSV — with a Round of 16 spot already assured before kickoff — while Brighton battled in midweek to reach the Europa League knockout stages.
The Seagulls have an excellent record at Emirates Stadium and Roberto De Zerbi will be eager to continue that particular trend.
The Sporting News will be following the Arsenal vs. Brighton match live, providing score updates, commentary, and highlights as they happen.
Arsenal vs Brighton head to head: Have the Seagulls got the Gunners' number?
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1 hour 30 mins prior to kickoff: The Gunners don't have a particularly good record against Brighton, particularly in the Premier League era. Roberto De Zerbi will hope to continue that trend today.
2 hours prior to kickoff: Arsenal host Brighton today looking to take advantage of Manchester City's draw with Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Arteta rotated his team for the trip to Eindhoven with key players given a break on the back of a busy
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