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Premier League In Focus – Brighton vs Bournemouth Preview
When? Monday 1st January, 12:30 (UK)
Where? The AMEX Stadium
What channel is it on? Sky Sports Premier League
Are tickets still available?
Brighton - https://www.seagullstickets.com/
Bournemouth - https://tickets.afcb.co.uk/Online/mapSelect.asp
Where can I stream the match? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match online via Sky
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Last five meetings: Bournemouth W4, D1
Premier League meetings: Bournemouth W1
All-time meetings: Brighton W37, Bournemouth W41, D28
BRIGHTON
Predicted line-up: Ryan; Bruno Saltor, Duffy, Dunk, Suttner; Knockaert, Stephens, Propper, Murphy; Gross; Hemed
Unavailable: Sidwell (Injured)
Doubtful:
BOURNEMOUTH
Predicted line-up: Begovic; Francis, S. Cook, Ake, A. Smith; Fraser, L. Cook, Arter, Pugh; Wilson, Afobe
Unavailable: Federici (Injured), Mings (Injured), Defoe (Injured), B. Smith (Injured), Stanislas (Injured), King (Injured)
Doubtful: Surman (Injured), Daniels (Injured)
PREDICTION
These two teams sit outside the relegation zone and they will be aware they need to keep picking up points with those around them doing so. Goals have not been easy to come by for Brighton so they will aim to keep it tight and a low scoring or goalless draw may suit both sides ultimately.
MEMORABLE MEETING
The last time that Brighton beat Bournemouth was 10 years to the day of this fixture being played. Alex Revell was the hero as his hat-trick was the difference, with the Seagulls narrowly winning by three goals to two.
