WSL: Brighton and Arsenal both have big chances in opening stages
'It's been a real fortress' - Roberts
Brighton v Arsenal (16:00 BST)
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Brighton assistant head coach Chris Roberts says the side are determined to close out the season at home with the "best possible home record" ahead of the visit of Arsenal this week.
The Seagulls have won four, drawn four and lost just two of their previous home matches so far this term, although those defeats came in their last two home outings against Man City and Liverpool.
"We've had an excellent record at home this year, it's been a real fortress for us," said Roberts. "We want to make sure that we give the fans the best possible final home game of the season and finish with the best possible home record."
Brighton sit in fifth spot ahead of the final two games of the campaign with Liverpool, West Ham and Everton close behind.
Roberts added: "There's a pack of five or six teams that are all in contention for fifth place. Our journey this season has been process driven, about setting standards on and off the pitch, but we want to finish as high as we possibly can."
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