Brighton and Hove Albion head to Merseyside on Sunday afternoon as Fabian Hurzeler looks to spoil Everton’s party at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Brighton travel to Merseyside with one thing in mind – ruining Everton’s first Premier League game at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The Toffees finally play their first Premier League game at their new home on Sunday afternoon, as the Seagulls arrive for the grand opening.
Fabian Hurzeler expects a great atmosphere as Everton fans look to bring the spirit of Goodison Park into their new home.
Brighton opened their season with a 1-1 home draw against Fulham, and would love to pick up a first win on the road today.
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Brighton and Hove Albion injury and team news
The Seagulls will again be without Adam Webster and Solly March, with both players battling long-term injuries.
Jack Hinshelwood missed out against Fulham last weekend, but has trained this week and looks set to be available against Everton.
Tom Watson has trained, but Hurzeler may prefer to play the youngster against Oxford United in midweek, rather than in the Premier League.
Julio Enciso will not be involved, as the Paraguayan forward prepares to complete a move to French side Strasbourg.
Brighton and Hove Albion predicted lineup v Everton
Bart Verbruggen started in goal against Fulham on the opening day and is likely to keep his place between the sticks at Everton.
It’s difficult to expect many changes from this Brighton side, with Lewis Dunk and Jan-Paul van Hecke set to start at centre-back again.
Mats Wieffer may continue at right-back, while summer signing Maxim de Cuyper has shown some promise at left-back.
Manchester United-linked Carlos Baleba looks set to stay this summer and is primed to join Yasin Ayari in the Brighton engine room.
Matt O’Riley continues to attract interest but started his season with a goal against Fulham and could start again as the number 10.
Kaoru Mitoma and former Everton target Yankuba Minteh should start on the flanks, with Georginio Rutter continuing up front.
Danny Welbeck, Ferdi Kadioglu and Brajan Gruda were among the substitutes to come off the bench against Fulham and will hope to be involved again on Sunday.
Brighton and Hove Albion predicted lineup v Everton: Verbruggen; Wieffer, Dunk, Van Hecke, De Cuyper; Ayari, Baleba; Minteh, O’Riley, Mitoma; Rutter.