BRIGHTON, England — Brighton & Hove Albion go face Newcastle United for a vital Premier League match on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the Amex Stadium. Both teams dey gunning for European qualification, making dis clash important for their ambitions.
Brighton recently break their six-match winless streak with a sensational 3-2 comeback victory against West Ham United. Coach Fabian Hurzeler’s team go enter the match on a high after securing three points with late goals from Kaoru Mitoma and Carlos Baleba. With this victory, Brighton don move up to ninth place for the league table.
On top of dat, Jan Paul van Hecke don recover from he concussion and expected to return to the starting lineup alongside Lewis Dunk. Other key defenders like Joel Veltman and Igor Julio also fit, providing more options for Hurzeler. However, Brighton go still miss Joao Pedro due to suspension and Adam Webster is uncertain due to a thigh injury.
For Newcastle, the news no dey sweet as midfielder Joelinton don travel go Brazil to seek treatment for knee injury and e no dey expected to play again dis season. Coach Eddie Howe’s defensive options also limited, with Jamaal Lascelles, Lewis Hall, and Matt Targett sidelined by injuries. Joe Willock go likely fill the midfield position left by Joelinton.
Newcastle dey on a strong run, winning six of dem last seven matches, and they currently dey in the race for a Champions League spot, holding fourth position in the league with 62 points. Howe go attempt to keep the momentum going with a similar lineup that defeated Ipswich Town 3-0 last week.
Both teams get pride and points to fight for as dey meet on Sunday. Brighton don enjoy a strong record against Newcastle at home, having not lost any of their previous seven meetings in the Premier League. Dis includes a 1-0 victory earlier dis season during a league match in October.
“Dis match go really determine our fate for European football,” Brighton captain Lewis Dunk talk about the significance of the clash. “We no wan miss this opportunity, we go give our best and make sure we perform well at home.”
Howe, meanwhile, express confidence in his team’s ability to break the Amex jinx. “We go attack the game and look for the win,” he said. “But we know say Brighton fit cause us problems, so we must be at our best.”
The last time Newcastle win for Brighton na 2015, and dey don dey searching for a Premier League victory on the south coast since den. As the fixtures dey approach dey final stretch of the season, every point go matter. Brighton aim to secure more points to solidify their position in European places, while Newcastle aim to maintain their push for the Champions League.
As dem ready for the match, fans fit expect a high-quality encounter filled with intensity. Hurzeler’s tactics and Howe’s strategic approach go be crucial for determining who takes the three points at the Amex Stadium.
Kick-off dey set for 14:00 GMT, and fans should prepare for a showdown as the Seagulls and Magpies battle it out on the pitch.
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