Arsenal vs Brighton: Premier League team news, line-ups and latest updates

Arsenal suffered a 1-0 loss to Aston Villa, ceding top spot to Liverpool. Brighton is looking to build momentum.

Arsenal suffered a narrow 1-0 loss at Villa Park, marking only their second Premier League defeat of the season and causing them to lose their top spot to Liverpool. Mikel Arteta's team had the chance to rest some of their key players in their recent Champions League match against PSV Eindhoven, but Brighton faced a stronger lineup in their Europa League match against Marseille. Despite this, Joao Pedro's late goal secured Roberto De Zerbi's side a spot in the round of 16, and the team is looking to gain momentum during the festive period.

Brighton started the season strong with five wins in their first six Premier League matches. However, a six-game winless streak took away their momentum in the fight for European spots. They have won two of their last four league matches, and fans are hoping they can regain their early-season form.

Arsenal has had a strong start to the season, but the memory of Manchester City beating them to the title last season still lingers. Their recent loss to Aston Villa and Liverpool's strong form have added pressure, and a win against Brighton would temporarily move them to the top of the table.

In the past, Brighton has had success at the Emirates Stadium, winning their last three visits. However, Arsenal has been unbeaten in their last 12 home games across all competitions. The match is set to kick off at 2pm GMT, and while it won't be televised in the UK, extended highlights will be available on Match of the Day 2.

Stay tuned for team news and line-ups. It's sure to be an exciting match between these two Premier League sides.