Brighton vs Arsenal live on Boxing Day: Time, preview, broadcast listings

December 25, 2018 By Ali M.

Topics: Brighton TV Schedule, Arsenal TV Schedule, Football TV Schedules, Brighton, Arsenal, English Premier League

In our match analysis informing you how to watch Arsenal's Premier League clash with Brighton on Wednesday, we compare team statistics and analyze both teams’their head-to-head record.

What's the form of Brighton compared to Arsenal?

While Brighton heads into this game on the back of a two-game losing streak, the home side won three in a row prior to the back-to-back losses. With nine defeats in total this season, they sit in 13th spot, nine points above the relegation zone.

As for Arsenal, they bounced back from back-to-back defeats in the league and Carabao Cup by beating Burnley 3-1. They now trail fourth-placed Chelsea on goal difference.

Brighton vs Arsenal head-to-head record

In the Gunners last trip to the American Express Community Stadium, the north London giant suffered a 2-1 loss. However, that is only one of three defeats against the Seagulls.

Games played: 17

Arsenal wins: 12

Brighton wins: 3

Draws: 2

Who is injured/suspended for Brighton vs Arsenal?

Shane Duffy is back for the home side after seeing out his three-game suspension. However, Chris Hughton will be without Alireza Jahanbakhsh and Jose Izquierdo who are both injured.

Unai Emery also has his own concerns, as he will be without five defenders for Wednesday's game. Rob Holding, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Nacho Monreal, and Hector Bellerin are all out for this clash, with their injuries ranging from short to long-term layoffs.

Mustafi is expected to return to partner Sokratis but Arsenal faces issues in attack, as Mkhitaryan could join Welbeck on the sidelines.

TV channels and streaming broadcasts

In the USA, watch Brighton vs Arsenal live on TV on NBCSN and Streaming on NBC Sports Live and NBCSports.com. The match is also available in Spanish on Telemundo Deportes En Vivo. You can also follow the game on SiriusXM FC.
In the UK, watch Brighton vs Arsenal live on TV on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League and Streaming on SKY GO Extra. You can also follow this game on BBC Radio 5 Live.
In Canada, watch Brighton vs Arsenal live on TV on Sportsnet Pacific, Sportsnet West, Sportsnet Ontario, Sportsnet East, Sportsnet World and Streaming on Sportsnet Now and Sportsnet World Now.
In Australia, stream Brighton vs Arsenal live on TV on Optus Sport.