Premier League LIVE: Build-up to Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion followed by six other games
The Premier League is back this weekend with a full set of fixtures, including a mouthwatering clash between Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion.
The Gunners will be looking to continue their impressive start to the season when they host the Seagulls at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Mikel Arteta's side have won four of their opening five games and sit top of the table, two points clear of Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur.
Brighton, meanwhile, have also made a solid start to the campaign, winning two and drawing three of their first five matches.
The Seagulls will be no pushovers for Arsenal, and Arteta will be wary of the threat posed by Graham Potter's side.
Here is a look ahead to the build-up to Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion, followed by a preview of the other six fixtures in the Premier League this weekend.
Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion
* Venue: Emirates Stadium * Date: Saturday, August 27 * Time: 3pm BSTTeam news
Arsenal are without a number of key players for the visit of Brighton, including Kieran Tierney, Thomas Partey and Takehiro Tomiyasu.
However, the Gunners have been boosted by the return of Emile Smith Rowe from injury.
Brighton, meanwhile, have a fully fit squad to choose from.
What to expect
Arsenal will be looking to continue their impressive start to the season with a win over Brighton.
The Gunners will be confident of victory, but they will need to be wary of the threat posed by the Seagulls.
Brighton are a well-organised and disciplined side who are capable of causing problems for any team.
The match is likely to be a close and entertaining affair.
Prediction
Arsenal 2-1 Brighton
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