Is Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal on TV, what's the team news, who's the referee and what are the odds?

Brighton will aim to complete a Premier League double against Arsenal as they welcome Mikel Arteta's team to the Amex Stadium this Saturday.
Graham Potter is searching for his first Premier League victory of 2020Graham Potter is searching for his first Premier League victory of 2020
Graham Potter is searching for his first Premier League victory of 2020

The fixture is set to go ahead despite concerns over the coronavirus and that Arsenal's midweek match against Manchester City was postponed as a precaution.

Albion, who beat Arsenal 2-1 last December at the Emirates, were boosted last Saturday as they produced an encouraging display at Champions League chasing Wolverhampton Wanderers.

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Graham Potter's team were resolute at Molineux Stadium and the point keeps Albion two above the drop zone with nine Premier League matches remaining.

Brighton are yet to record a victory in 2020 and three points against an in-form Arsenal would be a huge boost to their chances of maintaining their Premier League status.

Arsenal, who are ninth in the table, have improved since Brighton upset the odds last December. Mikel Arteta's team will arrive having won their last three Premier League matches against West Ham, Everton and Newcastle.

Last season

The two teams drew 1-1 at the Amex on Boxing Day, 2018. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang opened the scoring but an equaliser before halftime from Jugen Locadia sealed a point for the Seagulls.

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It was a tale of two penalties when they met later in May. Aubameyang scored from the spot after nine minutes but Glenn Murray also kept his cool on the hour to make it 1-1

Arsenal have not beaten Brighton since October 2017, when they won 2-0 at the Emirates.

What time does Brighton v Arsenal kick off? The game kicks off at 3pm at the Amex.

Is the game on TV? No. Highlights of the Arsenal match will be on Match Of The Day at 10.30pm on Saturday evening.

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What’s the team news? Albion's Alexis Mac Allister is pushing for a first start after his cameo from the bench at Wolves. Yves Bissouma will also hope to keep his place in the midfield ahead of fit again Dale Stephens after his man of the match display at Molineux. Jose Izquierdo (knee) remains out and is Brighton's main injury concern

Arsenal's Lucas Torreira is sidelined after fracturing his ankle. Calum Chambers and Sead Kolasinac remain out. Cedric Soares (knee) and Shkodran Mustafi (thigh) will be assessed.

Who is the referee? Paul Tierney. Assistants: Constantine Hatzidakis, Marc Perry. Fourth official: Gavin Ward. VAR: Michael Oliver. Assistant VAR: Derek Eaton.

What are the odds? Arsenal are 13/10 to claim a victory at the Amex. Brighton are 2/1 to secure their first win of 2020 and complete a double over Arsenal, while a draw is 12/5.

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A 1-1 draw is the favoured result at 6/1 and a repeat of Brighton's 2-1 win at the Emirates is 11/1. A solid 2-0 win for Graham Potter's men is 16/1 and an Arsenal 2-0 is 12/1.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is 10/3 to score first and Albion's top socrer Neal Maupay is 11/2 to open the scoring at the Amex.

Solly March has been close for Abion in recent weeks and is 16/1. Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil is 11/1.