Newcastle United 0-1 Brighton RECAP: Reaction and ratings as Eddie Howe's side fall to defeat

Newcastle United are unbeaten so far at home this season and have tasted just one defeat in all competitions, coming at Craven Cottage against Fulham last month. Eddie Howe’s side currently sit 7th in the table and know a win today would see them end the day above their visitors.

Brighton, meanwhile, have made a solid start to life under Fabian Hurzeler and defeated Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 before the international break as they overturned a 2-0 half-time deficit to secure all three points.

Alexander Isak is will feature this afternoon, but Callum Wilson is not fit enough to make the matchday squad. Howe has been able to call on Lewis Miley, however, with the 18-year-old potentially set to make his first appearance since March.