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

Follow all the action from the Amex Stadium

Liam Corless
Saturday 20 January 2018 08:38 EST
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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.


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

Players and fans observed a minute's applause in memory of the late Cyrille Regis prior to kick-off 

Liam Corless20 January 2018 17:38

10' - Kyle Walker goes for goal from distance but his shot sails about 50 metres over the crossbar. Truly, truly woeful effort.

Liam Corless20 January 2018 17:41

15' - After a strong start by Newcastle, City have absolutely dominated the last 10 minutes or so. The visitors are struggling to cope with City's high press and are conceding possession far too cheaply.

Liam Corless20 January 2018 17:47

Paul Dummett of Newcastle challenges City striker Sergio Aguero 

Liam Corless20 January 2018 17:48

18' - Raheem Sterling tucks the ball home at the far post from David Silva's low cross... but the linesman's flag is up to spare the blushes of Joselu, who had given the ball away cheaply in the build-up to the goal!

Correct decision.

Liam Corless20 January 2018 17:50

24' - It's been attack vs defence for the last 20 minutes of this match. I'll let you guess which side is doing the attacking and which side is doing the defending.

In fairness to Newcastle, City are yet to create a clear-cut chance.

Liam Corless20 January 2018 17:55

Jacob Murphy dribbles with the ball for Newcastle 

Liam Corless20 January 2018 17:59

31' - Kevin De Bruyne takes aim with a free-kick from a tight angle but, uncharacteristically, the Belgian blazes the ball well over the crossbar.

De Bruyne is usually so good with dead balls.

Liam Corless20 January 2018 18:02

32' - Raheem Sterling cuts inside past Paul Dummett and onto his left foot before shooting straight at Karl Darlow.

Liam Corless20 January 2018 18:03

GOAL! Manchester City 1-0 Newcastle (Aguero)

34' - Kevin De Bruyne's teasing cross is glanced into the corner by the head of Sergio Aguero.

A 1-0 lead is no more than City deserve - they've absolutely bossed this game.

Liam Corless20 January 2018 18:06

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