Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion: Pre-Match Lineup and Team Updates

Newcastle United is set to face Brighton & Hove Albion in what promises to be an intense Premier League clash. Both teams hold 12 points, with Newcastle currently in 8th position and Brighton one position ahead in 7th place according to the league standings.

The match will see Eddie Howe managing Newcastle United, with his team likely to utilize a 4-3-3 formation. Callum Wilson remains unavailable due to a lingering back and hamstring issue, while Kieran Trippier will also miss out due to a hamstring problem he sustained. After a training assessment, Alexander Isak is expected to return to the starting lineup. Elliot Anderson and Lewis Miley are being monitored for their injuries, but might not be ready for play this week.

Brighton & Hove Albion, under the management of Fabian Hürzeler, will line up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their squad appears to be fit and ready for the confrontation.

Referee duties will be handled by Peter Bankes with the assistance of Video Assistant Referee Tony Harrington.

Both teams have had a mixed form in recent matches. Newcastle’s last six games reflect victories and losses, including a promising win against Manchester City and a defeat by Fulham. Brighton has similarly fluctuated, with their latest victories being against Tottenham Hotspur and a draw against Nottingham Forest.

This thrilling encounter at St James’ Park is set to be closely contested as each side seeks to leverage its strengths to gain crucial Premier League points.