Newcastle United will face Brighton in the Premier League on Sunday.
Newcastle United will face Brighton for the first time on Sunday since the promotion of the two teams from the Championship last season.
The Magpies are riding high in the Premier League under Rafael Benitez, and are currently occupying the fourth position.
It has been a remarkable comeback from Newcastle United after their opening two defeats. They have won their last three games, against West Ham, Swansea City, and Stoke City, and are bubbling with confidence at the moment.
Brighton are struggling in the Premier League, and are only above the bottom three on goal difference.
Furthermore, Newcastle players will be in a better physical condition heading into this tie as they were not involved in the League Cup duty in midweek.
On the other hand, Brighton were taken into the extra-time in midweek, and Chris Hughton will have to make changes to the squad.
Benitez has no major injury issues at the moment, but the Spaniard is likely to be without Florian Lejeune, who has still not recovered from the ankle injury he suffered on the opening day.
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