The Magpies are yet to lose a league match in 2022 and boast the best defensive record in the English top flight since the turn of the year. The turnaround in form has seen Eddie Howe’s side climb up to 14th in the table, four points clear of the relegation zone.
But in order to continue their good form, they will have to get a result against a Brighton side they have notoriously struggled against since the two sides were promoted to the Premier League in 2017.
Brighton are the only current top-flight side Newcastle have never beaten in the Premier League.
And they will host Brighton this weekend without some key players once again with Kieran Trippier and Callum Wilson ruled out but Allan Saint-Maximin potentially back in contention.
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. NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: A detail picture of the hairstyle of Newcastle maestro Allan Saint-Maximin during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Everton at St. James Park on February 08, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
A detail picture of the hairstyle of Newcastle maestro Allan Saint-Maximin during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Everton at St. James Park on February 08, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster
1. NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: A detail picture of the hairstyle of Newcastle maestro Allan Saint-Maximin during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Everton at St. James Park on February 08, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
A detail picture of the hairstyle of Newcastle maestro Allan Saint-Maximin during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Everton at St. James Park on February 08, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster
2. Callum Wilson - calf
Wilson was initially expected to be out for six to eight weeks after being forced off in the 1-1 draw against Manchester United back in December. He is still yet to return to full training. The Magpies' top scorer said there is 'no definite time frame' for his return with Eddie Howe suggesting we could see him in the final few games of the season. Photo: Ian MacNicol
3. Kieran Trippier - foot
The 31-year-old fractured his fifth metatarsal after being stamped against Aston Villa last month and has had to wear a protective boot. He has since had a successful operation but we may not see him in competitive action again until April, providing his rehab goes smoothly. Photo: Stu Forster
4. Matt Ritchie - knee
Ritchie hasn't been seen in training or match action since Eddie Howe said the 32-year-old had an issue with his knee ahead of the Leeds match and the Newcastle boss has since described his injury as a 'longer term' one. Photo: Stu Forster