FREDDIE LJUNGBERG takes charge of Arsenal at the Emirates for the first time as they welcome Brighton.
The Gunners legend oversaw the frantic 2-2 draw with Norwich at the weekend and will be hopeful of bringing some festive cheer to North London in the form of three points.
Freddie Ljungberg is a ‘genuine contender’ to bag the Arsenal job full-timeCredit: Getty – Contributor
Brighton have been poor on the road this term and might be looking over their shoulder after three-straight league defeats.
What time does Arsenal vs Brighton kick off?
THIS midweek Premier League clash will be held on Thursday, December 5.
Kick-off at the Emirates is at 8.15pm.
When Brighton visited here last season, they picked up a battling point following a 1-1 draw.
Is Arsenal vs Brighton on TV and can I live stream it?
YOU can catch this game live on Amazon Prime Football.
Coverage will begin at 7pm on the streaming only service.
A subscription to Amazon Prime costs £7.99/month or £79/year, with the company showing 20 Premier League games this month.
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What is the team news?
ARSENAL are sweating on the fitness of Hector Bellerin who will undergo a late fitness test.
There are no new injury worries though for Ljungberg who could be tempted to start record-signing Nicolas Pepe after benching him against Norwich.
Rob Holding and midfielder Dani Ceballos remain out.
Solly March and forward Jose Izquierdo are missing for Brighton as they look for a first Premier League away win since the opening day.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
