Aiming to move a step closer to Champions League qualification, Newcastle United face Brighton & Hove Albion on the South Coast in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
The Magpies’ hopes of a top-five finish were boosted by the battering of Ipswich Town last weekend, whilst the Seagulls enjoyed a last-minute success over West Ham United at The Amex.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news for both Brighton and Newcastle ahead of this weekend’s meeting.
BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION
Out: Ferdi Kadioglu (ankle), Georginio Rutter (ankle), James Milner (hamstring), Jason Steele (shoulder), Joao Pedro (suspended)
Doubtful: Adam Webster (thigh)
Sports Mole’s predicted XI: Verbruggen; Wieffer, Dunk, Van Hecke, Estupinan; Baleba, Hinshelwood, Minteh, O’Riley, Mitoma; Welbeck
NEWCASTLE UNITED
Out: Lewis Hall (ankle), Matt Targett (thigh), Jamaal Lascelles (knee), Joelinton (knee)
Doubtful: None
Sports Mole’s predicted XI: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Guimaraes, Tonali, Willock; Murphy, Isak, Barnes
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