Arsenal vs Brighton: Gunners look to leapfrog Premier League leaders Liverpool in thrilling Prem match – preview, teams

ARSENAL return to Premier League action with a blockbuster match against Brighton – and three points are vital.

The Gunners should be well-rested as Mikel Arteta opted to leave several of his key players out for their dead-rubber Champions League draw with PSV.

Eddie Nketiah scored in Arsenal’s draw with PSVRex

And the north London outfit will be determined to get back to winning ways in the league after their controversial Aston Villa loss.

However, Brighton have a huge incentive of their own as a win would see them keep the pressure on the more high-profile European spots.

Furthermore, the Gunners have lost their last THREE games to the Seagulls at home.

When is Arsenal vs Brighton?

Arsenal’s huge Premier League fixture against Brighton will take place on Sunday, December 17.

It is scheduled to get underway at 2pm GMT.

Emirates is the chosen venue for this match and it can host approximately 60,704 fans.

The Seagulls ran riot in north London when the sides last met in May.

How can I watch it?

Unfortunately, Arsenal vs Brighton will NOT be shown on live TV in the UK.

This is due to it not being selected as a game that TV channels would cover.

However, fans can tune into SunSport’s live blog for minute-by-minute coverage of the entire match.

What is the team news?

Mohamed Elneny is the latest Arsenal player to add to the injury list after suffering a hamstring strain against PSV.

And the Egyptian will sit on the sidelines along with Takehiro Tomiyasu (calf), Fabio Vieria (groin), Thomas Partey (muscle) and Jurrien Timber (knee).

Gabriel Martinelli could also miss out after failing to make the midweek trip to Holland with an illness.

Gabriel Martinelli will need to be assessed ahead of the matchRex

Elsewhere, Roberto De Zerbi will be also be forced to continue without some key men.

Ansu Fati (muscle), Adam Webster (knock), Danny Welbeck (muscle), Pervis Estupinan (muscle), Solly March (knee), Julio Enciso (knee) and Tariq Lamptey (muscle).

What are the latest odds?

Arsenal win 4/9

Draw 7/2

Brighton win 11/2

*Odds courtesy of Paddy Power are correct at time of publication