Brighton vs Arsenal: Premier League preview

The Gunners had to come from behind to beat West Ham in their first match back after the World Cup, but did just that and they sit five points clear of Manchester City.

It won’t be an easy task on New Year’s Eve though, against a Brighton side who knocked them out of the Carabao Cup earlier this season and find themselves well in the hunt for European football.

Date, kick-off time and venue

The Premier League game is scheduled for a 5.30pm GMT kick-off time on Saturday December 31, 2022.

The Amex Stadium will host.

How to watch Brighton vs Arsenal

TV channel: In the UK, the match will be televised live on Sky Sports Main Event and Football.

Live stream: Fans can also watch the action live online via the Sky go app.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.

Brighton vs Arsenal team news

Moises Caicedo will miss the match due to suspension in a huge blow to Brighton, after he picked up his fifth yellow card of the season against Southampton. Billy Gilmour could replace him.

Alexis Mac Allister remains unavailable after his World Cup heroics, while Danny Welbeck faces a race to prove his fitness ahead of the visit of his former club.

Emile Smith Rowe and Takehiro Tomiyasu are pushing to return for Arsenal, though Mikel Arteta is unlikely to risk either from the start.

The main decision for the Gunners boss comes at left-back, with Oleksandr Zinchenko potentially coming in for Kieran Tierney.

Brighton vs Arsenal prediction

Few teams in the Premier League are playing with more confidence than Brighton, though Arsenal are one of them.

It should be an entertaining encounter, with both playing attractive football, with the Gunners potentially suffering more frustration against a Seagulls side who have regularly caused them problems in recent seasons.

Draw, 1-1.

Brighton vs Arsenal H2H

Brighton wins: 7

Draws: 5

Arsenal wins: 14

Arsenal have won just once in their last five trips to the Amex Stadium.

Brighton vs Arsenal latest odds

Brighton to win: 5/2

Draw: 5/2

Arsenal to win: 11/10

Odds via Betfair and subject to change.