Arsenal vs Brighton - Premier League: TV channel, team news, lineups and prediction

  • Arsenal host Brighton at the Emirates on Sunday afternoon
  • Gunners can top Premier League table with victory after resting players in PSV draw
  • Seagulls topped their Europa League group with win over Marseille on Thursday
Arsenal take on Brighton on Sunday
Arsenal take on Brighton on Sunday / Visionhaus | Stephen Bardens
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Two teams fresh from winning their groups in UEFA competition meet on Sunday when Arsenal host Brighton looking to go top of the Premier League.

The Gunners rested key personnel for their 1-1 draw with PSV Eindhoven on Tuesday, having already secured their last-16 place in the Champions League before the final group stage matchday.

Roberto De Zerbi's Seagulls had a more draining Europa League encounter with Marseille but Joao Pedro's late strike ensured the south coast side will avoid the knockout round play-off when the competition resumes in 2024.

Here's 90min's preview of Sunday's game.


What time does Arsenal vs Brighton kick-off?

  • Location: London, England
  • Stadium: Emirates Stadium
  • Date: Sunday 17 December
  • Kick-off Time: 14:00 GMT / 09:00 ET / 06:00 PT
  • Referee: Tim Robinson
  • VAR: Paul Tierney

Arsenal vs Brighton H2H Record (Last Five Games)

  • Arsenal: 1 win
  • Brighton: 3 wins
  • Draws: 1

Current form (all competitions)

  • Arsenal: WWWLD
  • Brighton: WLWDW

How to watch Arsenal vs Brighton on TV and live stream

Country

TV channel/live stream

United Kingdom

Not televised, BBC Radio 5 Live

United States

Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, SiriusXM FC, Telemundo, nbcsports.com, USA Network, NBC Sports App

Canada

fuboTV Canada


Arsenal confirmed lineup vs Brighton

Arsenal confirmed lineup vs Brighton (4-3-3): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Rice, Havertz; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli.

Subs: Ramsdale, Cedric, Kiwior, Walters, Smith Rowe, Lewis-Skelly, Nelson, Trossard, Nketiah.


Brighton confirmed lineup vs Arsenal

Brighton confirmed lineup vs Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Milner, Van Hecke, Dunk, Veltman; Gilmour, Lallana; Adingra, Gross, Mitoma; Ferguson.

Subs: Steele, Igor, Dahoud, Pedro, Moder, Welbeck, Baleba, Buonanotte, Hishelwood.


Arsenal vs Brighton score prediction

Arsenal will be boosted by their greater period of rest, with manager Arteta able to give a number of key players time off. However, he will remain wary of the threat Sunday's visitors pose, given Brighton have bested the Gunners regularly in their recent meetings.

The Seagulls capitalised on Arsenal's tired form at the end of last season to run out 3-0 winners at the Emirates in May, but their own fatigue and injury issues may hinder them against what will be a refreshed home side.

Brighton are yet to keep a Premier League clean sheet this season and that trend won't end here, with Arsenal favourites to claim all three points.

Prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Brighton


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