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. 

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Sergio Aguero celebrates after notching his hat-trick goal 

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Full-time - Manchester City 3-1 Newcastle

The final whistle goes and City have restored their 12-point lead at the top of the table thanks to Sergio Aguero's hat-trick here.

Stay tuned for reaction to the match from both managers.

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Post-match reaction from Pep Guardiola

On City's performance: "We were patient, we found spaces. In the second half, unfortunately just once they crossed the halfway line and we conceded a goal.

"But we made a good performance so we are happy."

On Sergio Aguero netting a hat-trick: "That is his talent. Before the first goal he didn't touch the ball. We need his goals and of course he's so important."

Quotes from BT Sport

Guardiola's City are 12 points clear at the top of the Premier League 

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Post-match reaction from Rafa Benitez

"When we scored the goal we were there. The penalty was a little bit soft but afterwards we had a couple of chances that were difficult for Manchester City.

"In the end we had to change system, go a little bit higher and we were exposed in the counter-attack. 

"The way that we were doing things and the way that the players were performing is something that has to be considered as a positive for the future."

Quotes from BT Sport

[20 January 2018 19:54 · Liam Corless]

Those quotes from Rafa Benitez conclude our coverage of today's Premier League action.

Thanks for tuning in and goodnight!