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Brighton will hope to take advantage of Bournemouth's recent poor form and leapfrog the Cherries in the table when the two sides meet this weekend.

Eddie Howe's side have lost six of their last seven Premier League matches, while a late Eden Hazard strike saw them knocked out of the EFL Cup by Chelsea in midweek.

Brighton on the other hand began December well by beating Huddersfield and Crystal Palace, but the subsequent optimism created ahead of the festive period has been tempered by defeats to Burnley and Chelsea over the last fortnight.

What time does it start?

Bournemouth vs Brighton kicks off at 3pm (GMT)

Where can I watch it?

The match will not be shown live on TV or online in the UK.

Independent Sport will keep you up to date with all the goals as they fly in via our live blog.

Highlights will be shown at 10:30pm on BBC One.

Player to watch…

Solly March: The 24-year-old was far and away Brighton's best player as they succumbed to defeat against Chelsea. The midfielder scored to set up a tense finale at the Amex and was a creative force all game. With Bournemouth missing midfielders Dan Gosling and Lewis Cook through injury, March's ability could see the visitors win the midfield battle which could decide the game.

Solly March celebrates after scoring for Brighton (Reuters)

Form guide…

Bournemouth: LLWLLL

Brighton: LDWWLL

Odds…

Bournemouth to win: 22/25

Brighton to win: 10/3

Draw: 5/2

(Odds provided by 888 Sport)

[22 December 2018 11:28 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Good afternoon everyone.

A day jammed full of festive football lays ahead. Eight games to fill you up on the final Saturday before Christmas, including Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first game as interim manager of Manchester United.

But we start at the Emirates Stadium, for a lunchtime clash between Arsenal and Burnley - a game which has become rather important for the hosts...

[22 December 2018 11:31 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Indeed, Unai Emery's men have been brought back down to earth after their long unbeaten run came to an end last weekend. First, Southampton shocked them in the league and then Arsenal tumbled out of the Carabao Cup in tame fashion, a 2-0 defeat to their closest rivals here on Wednesday. 

So what team has Unai Emery picked as his side look to get back to winning ways?

[22 December 2018 11:33 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

TEAM NEWS

The big story from Emery's starting lineup is the return of Mesut Ozil, left out in midweek for "tactical reasons."

Arsenal remain without a slew of defensive options, but the return of Sead Kolasinac is a welcome one. Mohamed Elneny also earns a start in midfield.

[22 December 2018 11:39 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

TEAM NEWS

Sean Dacha's Burnley battled hard against Tottenham last week and looked to have earned at least a point. But Christian Erisksen's late winner meant Dyche's side left Wembley empty-handed, and Southampton's win against Arsenal leave Burnley in the bottom three.

Nevertheless, Dyche has kept faith in the three-at-the-back formation introduced last time out, making two changes: Aaron Lennon has had a knee operation this week after suffering injury against his former club, while Robbie Brady also misses out with a knock. Chris Wood and Jeff Hendrick come in.

[22 December 2018 11:43 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

So a return for Mesut Ozil, though doubts remain over his role in Unai Emery's Arsenal. His exclusion in the week was another signal that his future is not entirely secure at the club.

However, as Ed Malyon contemplates, there may not be a natural fit for Ozil elsewhere in Europe: 

[22 December 2018 11:49 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Walk like an Egyptian...

Mohamed Elneny makes his first Premier League appearance of the season for Arsenal.

[22 December 2018 11:59 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Ali glee...

A potential debutant on the Burnley bench today in young left-back Ali Koiki, who impressed as a trialist at Grimsby in the summer. He was spotted by Burnley playing in Croydon after a stint in Crystal Palace's academy. A debut at the Emirates today would be a rather nice Christmas present for the teenager.

[22 December 2018 12:01 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

[22 December 2018 12:11 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

A festive flair to some of the supporters' sartorial choices today. Still, it is Arsenal red and white...

[22 December 2018 12:22 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

​Ten minutes until kick off at the Emirates Stadium.

Will Arsenal rebound with a win, or can Burnley find a huge away victory?