Brighton and Hove Albion vs Arsenal

January 26, 2013
By: Deke Hardman

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Attention turns to the FA Cup this weekend, and Saturday’s game at the Amex Stadium sees Championship promotion hopefuls Brighton and Hove Albion host Arsenal.

Gus Poyet’s men go into the game on good form, having not lost in their last five fixtures, a run that includes their impressive win over Premier League strugglers Newcastle United in the third round earlier this month.

The Seagulls could be without defender Bruno, who is recovering from an Achilles problem so fellow Spaniard Inigo Calderon is on standby whilst Argentinian striker Leonardo Ulloa could make his debut after recently joining from Almeria of La Liga.

Top scorer Craig Mackail-Smith has eleven for the season, and is 9.0 (8/1) with SkyBet to get the first goal of the game.

Bet 365 offer 5.5 (9/2) for the home win, with Arsenal widely available at 1.73 (8/11). The draw is best priced at 4.0 (3/1).

The visitors were taken to a replay by Swansea in the last round, winning 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium after four goals were shared out in the original tie in Swansea ten days earlier.

The Gunners will be wthout midfielders Mikel Arteta, Francis Coquelin and defender Thomas Vermaelen who all injured, whilst Gervinho is at the Africa Cup of Nations.

However, Abou Diaby and Tomas Rosicky could be selected after returning to fitness.

Arsene Wenger’s men hit five on Wednesday evening, with Lukas Podolski standing out in an impressive team performance.

The German international is 6.5 (11/2) with Bet 365 to open the scoring, while top scorer Theo Walcott is a 5.5 (9/2) shot with most firms.

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