Brighton v Arsenal live: Latest score and updates from Premier League

Arsenal face the latest test of their Premier League title challenge as they head to Brighton looking to ramp up the pressure on rivals Manchester City , who kick off at the same time. The Gunners take a five-point lead into tonight’s trip to the south coast, while City, who also have a game in hand, will be at home to relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest.

The build-up to this evening’s match has come amid a war of words over Arsenal’s set-piece tactics, and a debate over their wider use in the Premier League as a whole. The Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has accused Arsenal of time-wasting, and criticised the time it takes for them to take a corner .

In response, Mikel Arteta said he wants his team to score even more goals from set-pieces , following their two goals form corners in the 2-1 win over Chelsea. The Arsenal manager said he would have to check on Declan Rice ’s fitness but confirmed he was feeling “much better” following a knock.

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