Brighton & Hove Albion boss Chris Hughton has expressed his excitement after seeing his team pitted against Arsenal in the FA Cup fourth round.

Following last night's draw, the Seagulls will welcome the holders to the Amex Stadium on January 24.

Despite suggesting that Brighton will find it tough against the Gunners, Hughton believes that his players have what it takes to go through to the next round.

"The first thought was one of excitement," he told the club's official website. "I am not thinking about how difficult it is going to be to beat them but about the day itself. The FA Cup day is a special day and mostly a special one for the supporters. There won't be too many of our supporters unhappy with that draw.

"I was reminded that a couple of seasons ago we had a very close cup tie against Arsenal at the Amex. If the game can be anything as exciting as that one, then it could be a very good day."

Brighton return to Championship action on Saturday when they travel to Charlton Athletic.