A win for either side would greatly boost their chances of finishing in the top-four, whilst defeat would hand their rivals the advantage in a very tight battle for Champions League qualification.
Eddie Howe’s side come into the game on the back of a draw at Elland Road last weekend, whilst the visitors come to Tyneside full of confidence having defeated title-chasing Arsenal 3-0.
Here, we take a look at the starting line-up that Howe could name for the clash with Brighton.
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Here, we take a look at the starting line-up that Howe could name for the clash with Brighton.