Arsenal can close the gap to Liverpool to just three points as they travel south to take on Brighton.
With Arne Slot’s league leaders not in action until Sunday against Manchester United, Mikel Arteta and his side will hope to put the pressure on with another win after opening 2025 with an impressive fightback against Brentford.
Their hosts are likely to prove tricky opposition, though, having secured a draw in the reverse fixture in a game that saw Declan Rice controversially dismissed.
A run of seven games without a win has rather squandered a strong start under Fabian Hurzeler and Brighton will be keen to regather momentum as the second half of the Premier League season begins.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is Brighton vs Arsenal?
Brighton vs Arsenal is due to kick off at 5.30pm GMT on Saturday 4 January at the Amex Stadium.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage from 5pm GMT. Subscribers can stream the action via Sky Go.
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Team news
Fabian Hurzeler will be hopeful that Pervis Estupinan is able to return after illness, while Adam Webster is nearing his own comeback after a longer lay off. James Milner and Danny Welbeck are among those who remain sidelined.
Arsenal were hit by an injury bug ahead of the New Year’s Day fixture at Brentford, with Kai Havertz missing out after coming down with sickness and other players affected. Jurrien Timber is suspended, which will likely mean Thomas Partey moves to a right-back role he has played on occasion this season.
Confirmed line-ups
Brighton XI: Verbruggen; Veltman, Van Hecke, Igor Julio, Estupinan; Baleba, Ayari; Adingra, O’Riley, Gruda; Pedro.
Arsenal XI: Raya; Partey, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Jorginho, Rice, Merino; Nwaneri, Jesus, Trossard.
Odds
Brighton win 18/5
Draw 3/1
Arsenal win 4/5
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