Albion LIVE: updates ahead of Saturday's return against Arsenal
The wait is almost over and for many Albion fans it feels like the first day of a brand new season.
Graham Potter's men however have serious business to attend to - with just nine matches remaining, Brighton are just two points above the drop zone. Here's all the latest build-up as Graham Potter's men prepare to welcome Mikel Arteta's Arsenal to the Amex this Saturday at 3pm