Arsenal v Brighton: How to watch, TV channel, kick-off time, head-to-head stats and team news

Arsenal and Brighton will both aim to maintain their perfect records at the start of the new Premier League season when they lock horns at the Emirates Stadium at lunchtime this Saturday.

The Gunners have recorded 2-0 victories over both Wolves and Aston Villa, while the Seagulls have seen off Everton 3-0 and won 2-1 at home to Manchester United.

How to watch Arsenal v Brighton and TV channel

Arsenal v Brighton will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate in the UK.

Arsenal v Brighton kick-off time, date and venue

Kick-off for Arsenal v Brighton is scheduled for 12:30pm BST on Saturday, 31st August at the Emirates Stadium, London.

Arsenal v Brighton stats and head-to-head record (H2H)

Arsenal won both Premier League meetings against Brighton last season by an aggregate score of 5-0, having won just one of the previous five meetings between the two sides.

Albion have claimed victories on three of their last four visits to the Emirates in all competitions, but lost out 2-0 last season as Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz got on the scoresheet.

Arsenal v Brighton head-to-head record (H2H)

Arsenal wins	13
Draws	4
Brighton wins	8

*H2H stats refer to all competitions

Arsenal v Brighton team news

Arsenal team news

Gabriel Jesus’ groin injury is not thought to be serious, but it will almost certainly rule him out of this game, with defensive duo Kieran Tierney and Takehiro Tomiyasu also sidelined for the hosts.

Brighton team news

Solly March continues his recovery from a long-term knee injury and is unavailable once more, while recent signing Matt O'Riley requires ankle surgery after being on the receiving end of a rough challenge on his debut against Crawley.

Mats Wieffer and Brajan Gruda are also doubts.