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
5. Javier Manquillo - ankle
Javier Manquillo is back available and could potentially start after recovering from an ankle ligament injury. He was an unused substitute at Brentford last weekend. Photo: Stu Forster
6. Allan Saint-Maximin - calf
Saint-Maximin has missed Newcastle's last two matches due to a calf injury according to head coach Eddie Howe. In that time, he has travelled to Monaco for 'intensive' treatment but has now returned to Tyneside and is in contention to be back involved this weekend though he is yet to be seen in training. Photo: Stu Forster
7. Joelinton - groin
The in-form Brazilian has been nursing a groin issue for a while. He went down at Brentford to receive treatment but managed to complete the game. He is expected to start on Saturday, though one to keep an eye on. Photo: Luke Walker
8. Isaac Hayden - knee
The midfielder picked up a serious knee injury in December and has been ruled out for the remainder of the season having been left out of Newcastle's 25-man squad as a result. Photo: Stu Forster