Norwich boss Alex Neil has hinted he expects Albion to sit back at the Amex this afternoon.
The Canaries are looking to maintain their unbeaten away record under their Scottish manager and boost hopes of automatic promotion hopes.
Neil has revealed he was wished good luck by Seagulls boss Chris Hughton, who was previously in charge of Norwich, when he took over at Carrow Road in January.
And he expects Hughton to have the hosts well organised today.
Neil said: “Defensively they have certainly improved. They are a tough nut to crack so we are going to have to make sure we move the ball quickly, we move it with pace and we are crafty enough around the edge of the box to make some good chances for ourselves.
“I think the first goal is going to be crucial. If we get the first goal Brighton are going to have to change their style of play, if you like.
Cameron Jerome is set to lead their attack with Wes Hoolahan playing just behind him and recent arrival Graham Dorrans, on loan from West Brom,*pulling strings from a deeper-lying midfield berth.
Gary Hooper, who once scored a hat-trick for Scunthorpe at Withdean, and Nathan Redmond, who has netted at the Amex for Birmingham, are expected to be among their options off the bench.
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The Canaries are looking to maintain their unbeaten away record under their Scottish manager and boost hopes of automatic promotion hopes.
Neil has revealed he was wished good luck by Seagulls boss Chris Hughton, who was previously in charge of Norwich, when he took over at Carrow Road in January.
And he expects Hughton to have the hosts well organised today.
Neil said: “Defensively they have certainly improved. They are a tough nut to crack so we are going to have to make sure we move the ball quickly, we move it with pace and we are crafty enough around the edge of the box to make some good chances for ourselves.
“I think the first goal is going to be crucial. If we get the first goal Brighton are going to have to change their style of play, if you like.
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Cameron Jerome is set to lead their attack with Wes Hoolahan playing just behind him and recent arrival Graham Dorrans, on loan from West Brom,*pulling strings from a deeper-lying midfield berth.
Gary Hooper, who once scored a hat-trick for Scunthorpe at Withdean, and Nathan Redmond, who has netted at the Amex for Birmingham, are expected to be among their options off the bench.
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