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**The Official Match Thread: Brighton v Newcastle***
- Thread starter TomandJerry
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Boroseagull
Well-known member
Now that was a team display!
KZNSeagull
Well-known member
Given that I live just outside Newcastle, you'll understand that I am extra pleased with this one!
Indeed! It feels a bit chilly, I may need to wear my beanie out and about tomorrow......
Mackenzie
Old Brightonian
Very happy with that. Great win. Three points nearer the target.
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TSB
Captain Hindsight
Isn't it about time TB stepped aside? He's taken us as far as he can.
SeagullofMalaysia
Well-known member
Our saviour!
Brighton v Newcastle
PREMIER LEAGUE
Venue: The American Express Community Stadium
Date: Sunday 24th September 2017
Kick-off: 16:00 BST
Referee: Andre Marriner
Assistants: Simon Beck, Richard West
Fourth official: Craig Pawson
TEAM NEWS
Brighton captain Bruno has overcome the back problem that caused him to miss last week's defeat by Bournemouth.
Glenn Murray and Gaetan Bong are both fit, while Izzy Brown could return from a hamstring injury.
Newcastle will be without suspended forward Aleksandar Mitrovic, while Paul Dummett is still sidelined by a hamstring injury.
French full-back Massadio Haidara remains unavailable because of a long-term knee problem.
MOTD COMMENTATOR'S NOTES
Jonathan Pearce: "Mo Diame's equalising goal at Brighton in February was a complete fluke. But it was significant.
"The Geordies went on to win that in the dying seconds and from then they've had a psychological advantage over the Seagulls. They pipped them for the Championship title and they've looked the more comfortable top-flight team.
"But this is where the worm can turn. Brighton deserved far more from their two games against Bournemouth. The pace and movement of Jose Izquierdo, Anthony Knockaert and Solly March can unsettle Newcastle.
"With the loud Amex crowd also playing a major role, I'll go for a desperately-needed home win."
WHAT THE MANAGERS SAY
Brighton & Hove Albion manager Chris Hughton: "As a side and a way that they play, Newcastle are reasonably similar to ourselves and perhaps that is why they were close games last season...
"We are at home and we have to try and capitalise on our home form, but we know that we are up against a very good Newcastle side that are in good form."[/b]
Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez: "We are in a good position, we have momentum. We have confidence that we can get three points and Brighton will have the same feeling."
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
[*=left]Newcastle were the only team to do the double over the Seagulls in last season's Championship, including scoring two goals in the last 10 minutes to win 2-1 at Brighton.
[*=left]This is the first-ever top-flight meeting between the clubs.
Brighton
[*=left]Brighton's only Premier League victory so far this season came in their last home game, when they beat West Brom 3-1.
[*=left]The Seagulls have used 16 players in this season's Premier League, fewer than any other side.
[*=left]Pascal Gross has been involved in all four of Brighton's Premier League goals this season, with two goals and two assists.
[*=left]Chris Hughton has not won any of his six league matches as a manager against his former club Newcastle (D2, L4).
Newcastle
[*=left]After beginning the Premier League season with back-to-back defeats, Newcastle have now won their last three matches.
[*=left]Matt Ritchie has provided four assists in those three games. His total of 11 assists in the league since the start of last season is more than any other Newcastle player.
[*=left]If Newcastle win, their tally of 12 points would be the third best by a promoted club after six matches of a Premier League season. The two clubs to beat this - Blackburn Rovers (14 in 1992-93) and Nottingham Forest (14 in 1994-95) - went on to finish fourth and third respectively.
[*=left]Jamaal Lascelles could become the first Newcastle defender to score in three top-flight games in a row since 2011. All four of his Premier League goals have been headers from corners.
[*=left]Newcastle have had the youngest average starting XI in the Premier League this season, aged 25 years and 208 days.
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JC Footy Genius
Bringer of TRUTH
- Jun 9, 2015
- 10,568
Great performance and support, comfortable mid-table, same points as Arsenal, CPFC mind the gap ....
Bridcutt
Well-known member
- Aug 10, 2011
- 2,617
Definitely wasn't a red lmao
TSB
Captain Hindsight
Confidence player. Plus his future was up in the air all of August and is now settled for the season.
I think he's earning himself a new contract too and I hope the club are on the case.
Raleigh Chopper
New member
Because Ryan is not very high.
He must know his strengths and weaknesses he proved today he can get down quick and stop shots with good reflexes.
WA talking bollox right there.
Revenge is a dish best served in the Premier League.
TSB
Captain Hindsight
Because he trusts us not to concede. That's the way he sets his side up: keep a clean sheet, try to get a winner.
It's not done us too badly over the years has it.
Can't believe they are attempting to get Hemed banned.
Paris
Well-known member
Have to agree. Ryan is proving to be a solid keeper. Competition for places will only help him further imo.
Disagree. There were times we gave away corners when he should have claimed it.
Overall a good performance, though.
TSB
Captain Hindsight
It was naughty though. Could be in trouble for that. However: since Barton got away with something ten times worse on Beram, consistency should mean Tomer is fine.
JC Footy Genius
Bringer of TRUTH
- Jun 9, 2015
- 10,568
Disappointed after their Geordies up to fourth/Raffa is God narrative was derailed ..
