Brighton predicted lineup vs. Newcastle (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Veltman, Dunk, Van Hecke, Estupinan; Baleba, Ayari; Minteh, O'Riley, Mitoma; Welbeck. Joe Willock, who made his first Premier League start since February against Ipswich, is set to retain his place in Newcastle 's midfield due to Joelinton's absence.

With Newcastle winning the Carabao Cup, that means Brighton can contend for a spot in the UEFA Conference League next season, as the team that finishes seventh gets to compete. The Seagulls are six points back of seventh-place Aston Villa heading into Sunday.

Brighton got back to winning ways last weekend thanks to Carlos Baleba's brilliant late strike against West Ham. The Seagulls beat Newcastle at St James' Park earlier in the season too, but that was before Eddie Howe's side hit their stride,