The scheduling of the game means both sides will have only one day's rest following Premier League action on December 21.

Last season, 11 points was enough to earn a place in the top 24 and a route into the knockout play-off round, while 16 points ensured a top-eight finish and direct entry into the last 16. The Gunners finished third in the Champions League table last season, with 19 points from their eight games.

Arsenal will face Crystal Palace in this Premier League matchup on Sunday at Emirates Stadium, and you can catch all the action with Peacock.

Midfielder Martin Ødegaard is facing several weeks more on the sidelines with a knee injury, while winger Noni Madueke joins strikers Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus as long-term absentees, and Arteta is not expecting to see any of the group back in action soon.

The playmaker returns to his former school to talk to pupils about chess and Sunday's game against Crystal Palace

Noni Madueke immediately reacts to Eberechi Eze's goal as Arsenal take on Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

Arsenal have opposed Crystal Palace's request to reschedule their League Cup quarter-final to December 23, with manager Mikel Arteta saying it would be unfair for both teams to play twice in barely 48 hours.

Mikel Arteta’s side now face back-to-back away trips to Burnley and Slavia Prague over the next week, with huge games against the likes of Tottenham, Bayern Munich and Chelsea also coming up in November. Follow Arsenal vs Brighton reaction live below, with expert analysis from Simon Collings at the Emirates Stadium.