Amid their unbeaten run in the pre-season, Newcastle United will be looking to pick their first win in the Premier League Summer Series when they take on Brighton & Hove Albion in New Jersey on Friday.
Following 3-2 and 2-1 wins over Gateshead and Rangers, respectively, in warm-up games, Eddie Howe's side drew their first two games in the Series. An entertaining 3-3 draw with Aston Villa was followed by the Magpies holding Chelsea to a 1-1 result.
Whereas Roberto De Zerbi's Seagulls were on the losing end of a 4-3 scoreline against Chelsea before beating Brentford 2-0 among their pre-season games in the USA.
Brighton bounced back from their narrow defeat to Chelsea by downing Brentford 2-0 ahead of their return home.
Roberto De Zerbi's men will play just one more friendly against Rayo Vallecano in England before the new Premier League season starts.
Newcastle will be looking to maintain their unbeaten pre-season run while securing a first win in three games.
Eddie Howe's side have twice came from behind to draw in the USA, holding Chelsea 1-1 days after a 3-3 thriller with Aston Villa.
Newcastle, who have drawn with Aston Villa and Chelsea this pre-season, secured Champions League football last campaign and they'll be desperate to finish in the top four once again. Howe has also strengthened his squad, adding Italy international Sandro Tonali and winger Harvey Barnes to his ranks.
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Brighton’s top scorer has been center forward Callum Wilson, who managed to score an impressive 18 goals. Players like Almirón, Joelition, and Bruno Guimarães have also stood out for the team. However, Brighton has also faced some losses, with Chris Wood, their reserve center forward, moving to Nottingham Forest for 17 million euros.
Newcastle has yet to see any of its new signings score so far this summer, with former Atlanta United star Miguel Almiron bagging the leveler against Chelsea last time out.
Eddie Howe’s side had the Seagulls’ number last season and secured a 0-0 draw on England’s south coast before battering Brighton 4-1 at St. James’ Park in the reverse fixture.
Callum Wilson—who scored Newcastle’s third against Villa a week ago—will be eager to make his first start of the summer for Newcastle, while Elliott Anderson will also be seeking a return to the XI.
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