The hosts are heading into the match on the back of a 2-2 draw away to Leeds United last weekend, while Brighton handed a blow to Arsenal's tile hopes by securing a brilliant 3-0 win at Emirates Stadium.
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Newcastle United will host Brighton & Hove Albion in a Premier League fixture at St. James’ Park on Thursday night. The hosts are heading into the match on the back of a 2-2 draw away to Leeds United last weekend, while Brighton handed a blow to Arsenal’s tile hopes by securing a brilliant 3-0 win at Emirates Stadium. The victory helped the Seagulls to move to sixth spot in the English top flight standings, having collected 58 points from 34 games, seven points adrift of fifth-placed Liverpool, who have played two games more. Newcastle, meanwhile, are occupying third position in the table, with 66 points to their name from 35 matches.
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Newcastle were forced to share the spoils against relegation-threatened Leeds last Saturday despite the fact that Callum Wilson scored a brace at Elland Road. With just one point taken from their last two outings, Eddie Howe’s side are not yet assured of a top four finish. Fourth-placed Manchester United are level on points with the Magpies while the Reds sit just one point worse off having played a game more. Nevertheless, Newcastle have been solid at home this term, having tasted only two league-defeats, while recording ten wins and five draws from 17 top flight matches at St James’ Park so far. Two of their remaining three fixtures will be in front of their own supporters and Howe’s men will be confident of taking maximum points and qualify for next season UEFA Champions League.
Brighton, on the other hand, are also chasing a European dream and are in pole position to at least secure a Europa Conference League qualification. The Seagulls all but ended Arsenal’s title-hopes last Sunday courtesy of netting three times without reply in North London. Roberto de Zerbi’s side found the back of the net in the second half through Julio Enciso, Deniz Undav and Pervis Estupinan. It was Brighton’s 17th top flight victory of the season and Zerbi’s men have now taken nine points from their last four matches. Meanwhile, the Seagulls have the fourth-best away record in the Premier League this season, having collected 28 points from 17 outings.
Newcastle United probable starting lineup: Pope, Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn, Willock, Guimaraes, Joelinton, Saint-Maximin, Wilson, Isak
Brighton probable starting lineup: Steele, Gross, Dunk, Colwill, Estupinan, Caicedo, Gilmour, Mitoma, Mac Allister, Enciso, Ferguson
Newcastle United
| Opponents | Score |
| Leeds | 2-2 (D) |
| Arsenal | 0-2 (L) |
| Southampton | 3-1 (W) |
| Everton | 1-4 (W) |
| Tottenham | 6-1 (W) |
Brighton
| Opponents | Score |
| Arsenal | 0-3 (W) |
| Everton | 1-5 (L) |
| Manchester United | 1-0 (W) |
| Wolves | 6-0 (W) |
| Nottingham | 3-1 (L) |
| Last 5 match-results | Score |
| Brighton draw Newcastle | 0-0 |
| Newcastle beat Brighton | 2-1 |
| Brighton draw Newcastle | 1-1 |
| Brighton beat Newcastle | 3-0 |
| Brighton beat Newcastle | 0-3 |
The Premier League match between Newcastle United and Brighton will take place at St. James’ Park on Friday at 12:00 am IST.
| Newcastle vs Brighton | Key Details |
| Date | May 18 (UK) |
| Venue | St. James’ Park |
| Kickoff time in UK | 7:30 pm (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 12:00 am (Friday) |
The live telecast of the Premier League matches in India will be available on Star Sport network. Besides, football fans in India can also live stream through Jio TV and Hotstar VIP. Meanwhile, those in UK can catch the live action via Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Go Extra, TalkSport Radio UK, Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Ultra HD.
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