Newcastle United's sturdiness at the back has deteriorated in recent weeks and they haven't managed to keep a clean sheet in their last eight Premier League outings.
Meanwhile, Brighton & Hove Albion virtually ended Arsenal's title charge for good on Sunday. The Seagulls put three unanswered goals past the Gunners to keep their hopes of qualifying for Europe alive.
- Newcastle United won this exact fixture 2-1 last season. That was the only win they've registered over Brighton in their last 11 Premier League matches.
- Brighton have managed to keep eight clean sheets in the Premier League against Newcastle United. That's the most they have against any side in the competition.
- Newcastle United have conceded two goals in each of their last two Premier League matches.
- The Magpies have kept just a single clean sheet in their last 15 league outings.
- Brighton have won eight Premier League away games this season. Only Manchester City (11) and Arsenal (12) have won more.
