Ferguson and Ogbene remain out injured ahead of Premier League games

Evan Ferguson remains out injured for Brighton's weekend encounter against high-flying Arsenal at the Amex Stadium.

The young Ireland striker missed out on the midweek clash with Brentford for an unspecified knock and Ferguson has been left out of the matchday squad again for the visit of the Gunners.

Ferguson scored for Brighton in the same fixture last season in what was the former Bohemians striker's first Premier League goal.

The Ireland prospect has only played seven minutes for the club - coming on against Liverpool last Sunday in the 83rd minute - since returning from Ireland duty, where Ferguson started against Belgium and Switzerland.

Cork teenager Mark O'Mahony was included in the midweek squad in place of Ansu Fati due to concerns over his "physical condition", however, the Barcelona loanee is back for the Arsenal game.

Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi reiterated his belief Arsenal are the best team in the Premier League ahead of Saturday evening's showdown.

Mikel Arteta’s title-chasing side travel to the south coast amid an intense three-way battle at the top of the table with leaders Liverpool and reigning champions Manchester City.

De Zerbi expressed his opinion the Gunners are the division’s standout team following Albion’s 2-0 defeat at the Emirates Stadium in December.

Asked if he still holds that view, the Italian replied: "Yes.

"Liverpool are another great team, different characteristics, different characteristic of the players, different style; City are close with the style of Arsenal.

"But I think when Arsenal play well, it’s very tough for all.

"You can understand my words because Arsenal won 3-1 against Liverpool (in February), won against City at home (in October), in the Champions League they are doing very