Newcastle United's pursuit of a top-five Premier League finish continues on Sunday afternoon, as they make the long trip down south to face Brighton & Hove Albion.
The Magpies' Champions League hopes were boosted by Nottingham Forest's 2-0 defeat at home to Brentford on Thursday, meaning they restored their two-point buffer over the sixth-placed side.
After succumbing at Villa Park two weeks ago, Eddie Howe, who was back on the sidelines after recovering from an illness, oversaw a processional 3-0 victory over Ipswich Town last Saturday to confirm the Tractor Boys' relegation.
They're now hunting their first Premier League win away at Brighton and are aiming to avenge the two defeats Fabian Hurzeler's men have inflicted upon them this season.
The Seagulls have impressively won twice at St. James' Park and could do with another positive result this weekend to strengthen their European hopes. They're in with a cluster of teams hopeful of securing an eighth-place finish which may be enough for a Conference League spot. A dramatic 3-2 win over West Ham last time out could prove critical in their pursuit.
Here is guide to Sunday's Premier League clash.






