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Premier League LIVE - latest updates: Arsenal vs Palace, Burnley vs United, Leicester vs Watford and more

Follow all the live action from Saturday's 3pm fixtures

Liam Corless
Saturday 20 January 2018 16:57 GMT
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Another Saturday, another jam-packed programme of fixtures to get stuck into. From Arsenal vs Crystal Palace to Manchester City vs Newcastle, there’s plenty of games to whet the appetite today as the second half of the season starts to unfold. Follow all the action live below as we bring you every hoof and boot of the ball.


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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.

Liam Corless20 January 2018 11:23
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Brighton vs Chelsea team news

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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)
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Chelsea's Tiemoue Bakayoko arrives prior to kick-off 

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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.

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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."

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Fans arrive at the Amex prior to kick-off 

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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

Liam Corless20 January 2018 12:15
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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

Liam Corless20 January 2018 12:17

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