RECAP Brighton 2-1 Arsenal - Maupay nets late winner as Albion hit back to topple Gunners

Welcome to live coverage of Brighton's Premier League clash with Mikel Arteta's Arsenal at the Amex Stadium
Neal Maupay and Aaron Mooy celebrate the winner at Arsenal last DecemberNeal Maupay and Aaron Mooy celebrate the winner at Arsenal last December
Neal Maupay and Aaron Mooy celebrate the winner at Arsenal last December

At long last, Brighton and Hove Albion return to Premier League action.

Its 105 days since Graham Potter's men drew 0-0 with Wolves at the Molinuex Stadium in their last outing way back on March 7.

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Many wondered if if this day would arrive, as Brighton take an Arsenal who were thumped 3-0 at Man City last Wednesday.

Leno is seriously upset with Neal Maupay as the goalkeeper is stretchered off after colliding with the Albion strikerLeno is seriously upset with Neal Maupay as the goalkeeper is stretchered off after colliding with the Albion striker
Leno is seriously upset with Neal Maupay as the goalkeeper is stretchered off after colliding with the Albion striker

Brighton, who are two points above the drop zone with nine matches remaining, will hope to record their first win of the year, while Arsenal desperately need a win to keep their hopes of European football alive.

The game at the Amex Stadium kicks off at 3pm, and we will provide all the prematch build-up and an insight of what it's like to play and host a Premier League match behind closed doors during the coronavirus pandemic.

Follow the live updates in the blog below…