Brighton vs Chelsea LIVE: Latest score and updates from the Premier League

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Chelsea travel to Brighton looking for their first win of 2018 having drawn their last five games.

Their hosts have won just once since the turn of the year and will be desperate for a result today as they attempt to put distance between themselves and the bottom three.

The visitors are without forwards Alvaro Morata and Pedro through suspension, while Gary Cahill and Cesc Fabregas have been sidelined with hamstring injuries. Brighton will have to make do without Steve Sidwell who has fractured his ankle while recovering from back injury.

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What time does it start?

The game kicks off at 12:30 on Saturday20 January at the Amex Stadium.

Where can I watch it?

The game is being broadcast on Sky Sports Premier League. Coverage starts at 11:30.

Odds:

Brighton to win: 11/2

Draw: 27/10

Chelsea to win: 4/6

Key Points

• Brighton: Ryan, Schelotto, Duffy, Goldson, Dunk, Suttner, Gross, Stephens, Propper, March, Hemed.
• Subs: Hunemeier, Kayal, Baldock, Murray, Izquierdo, Rosenior, Krul. 
• Chelsea: Caballero, Azpilicueta, Christensen, Rudiger, Moses, Kante, Bakayoko, Alonso, Willian, Batshuayi, Hazard.
• Subs: Barkley, Musonda, Zappacosta, Luiz, Eduardo, Ampadu, Sterling. 

[20 January 2018 11:23 · Liam Corless]

Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of Brighton vs Chelsea in the Premier League!

Stay tuned for team news in around five minutes' time.

[20 January 2018 11:35 · Liam Corless]

Brighton vs Chelsea team news

[20 January 2018 11:45 · Liam Corless]

Brighton vs Chelsea - last five meetings

• Chelsea 2-0 Brighton, December 2017 (Premier League)
• Brighton 0-1 Chelsea, March 1989 (Old Division Two)
• Chelsea 2-0 Brighton, October 1988 (Old Division Two)
• Chelsea 1-0 Brighton, December 1983 (Old Division Two)
• Brighton 1-2 Chelsea, September 1983 (Old Division Two)

[20 January 2018 11:55 · Liam Corless]

Chelsea's Tiemoue Bakayoko arrives prior to kick-off 

[20 January 2018 12:01 · Liam Corless]

Brighton are currently fifth from bottom in the Premier League but a win today will see them jump all the way up to 11th.

Chelsea, on the other hand, sit fourth and a victory for the Blues will see them move ahead of Liverpool and into third.

[20 January 2018 12:03 · Liam Corless]

[20 January 2018 12:06 · Liam Corless]

Brighton new boy Jurgen Locadia wasn't signed in time for him to play against Chelsea today but he spoke about his delight at joining the club a few moments ago.

"It was all a dream and I'm glad I'm here in the Premier League right now," Locadia told Sky Sports.

"I'm obsessed with football and I watch every game in the Premier League.

"I can bring power, precision, goals, assists and a lot of energy to the team."

[20 January 2018 12:09 · Liam Corless]

Fans arrive at the Amex prior to kick-off 

[20 January 2018 12:15 · Liam Corless]

Pre-match quotes from Chris Hughton

On his change of formation: "We have had a decent level of performance against the top teams but we haven't won any of those games, so sometimes as a manager you try something a little bit different that might put the game in our favour."

On whether this is a good time to face out-of-form Chelsea: "We have a chance in every game and we are at home. We will certainly have a go today in the way that we can and every game is an opportunity to get some points."

Quotes from Sky Sports

[20 January 2018 12:17 · Liam Corless]

Pre-match quotes from Antonio Conte

On his decision to start Michy Batshuayi up front: "This season he has had many opportunities to play. He has to stay calm."

On how Chelsea can end their four-match win-less run: "Every game is different. We have to try to be focused offensively and defensively to try and get three points."

Quotes from Sky Sports