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Arsenal vs Brighton prediction: team news, kick-off context and key talking pointsArsenal return to Premier League action looking to consolidate their position at the summit, with Brighton arriving

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Premier League leaders Arsenal host Brighton on Saturday, Dec. 27. Get live stream info, injuries, and predicted lineups for the MD18 clash at Emirates Stadium.

Coppola is likely to be on the bench again against Sunderland, with Frenchman Olivier Boscagli set to replace the suspended Lewis Dunk alongside the captain’s regular partner Jan Paul van Hecke.

The Gunners guaranteed top spot at Christmas with their hard-fought victory over Everton and currently hold a two-point lead over their nearest challengers Manchester City. With Pep Guardiola’s men in exceptional form and Aston Villa firmly in the title picture, complacency can’t be accepted against Brighton.

An exciting day north and south of the border as title-chasing Arsenal, Manchester City and Celtic all won … but Hearts came a cropper in the Edinburgh derby. Scott Murray was following

Brighton don't often look to make big changes to their squad mid-season - will it be any different this time around...?

Arsenal have won three matches in a row but failed to score from open play in those games, managing just a penalty and three own-goals. The Gunners are coming off a roller-coaster victory over Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday, advancing to the semifinals 8-7 on penalty kicks after giving up an equalizer in stoppage time.