Eddie Howe names unsurprising starting XI - Brighton v Newcastle United Team News

Newcastle United can move back up to third place in the Premier League if they can finally beat Brighton and Hove Albion on their home turf.

Brighton have beaten Newcastle twice already this season, both times at St James' Park, and the Magpies have never won a Premier League game at the AMEX Stadium. It's going to be a big challenge for Eddie Howe's men today.

Howe has named his team to take on the Seagulls, and it's about as strong as can be with Joelinton still missing through injury.

As expected, Joe Willock is filling in for the Brazilian, who could be missing for the rest of the season on the advice of a specialist.

The starting XI is as expected

Harvey Barnes continues to keep Anthony Gordon out of the Starting XI but we're sure we'll see the England forward make an appearance from off the bench at some point.

Sven Botman once again makes do with a spot on the bench as Eddie Howe eases him back from his latest injury setback.

Thankfully, there aren't two goalkeepers on the bench for Newcastle this time with Sean Neave back in the squad.

Danny Welbeck is in from the start for Brighton

Newcastle's nemesis, Danny Welbeck, starts for Brighton today as he will no doubt be looking to bag another goal against the Magpies.

Former Newcastle man Yankuba Minteh also starts, as does Anthony Gordon's mate Jan Paul van Hecke.

It's a dangerous-looking Brighton side, but Newcastle do have the players to deal with them; it's just whether the AMEX curse will let us do what we need to do.