Brighton team news
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has no fresh injury concerns for his side’s trip to the North East.
The Seagulls are a bit light defensively, with Lewis Dunk and Joel Veltman still a way off a return to action.
Igor Julio, James Milner and Ferdi Kadioglu will definitely miss the FA Cup clash.
Newcastle team news
The big one for everybody associated with Newcastle is the fitness of star striker Alexander Isak.
The Swede missed the trip to Anfield on Wednesday with a groin issue and is a doubt for this afternoon’s clash with Brighton.
Howe could be boosted by the returns of Sven Botman and Joelinton, while Callum Wilson will be assessed after coming off on Merseyside.
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The two clubs are well in the race for securing Champions League football for next season, but the pair put their Prem aspirations on hold this afternoon.
Newcastle will be looking to bounce back from their 2-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday as they look to build towards another domestic cup final.
The Magpies are already in the final of the Carabao Cup, with Eddie Howe’s men set to meet the Reds at Wembley later this month.
Toon fans will be hoping this year is finally the year they end their near 70-year wait for a major trophy.
Howe will know the tall order that is in front of them in the Carabao Cup final, so he will want his side to match that feat in the FA Cup, with the calibre of opposition remaining in the competition fairly low.
Brighton arrive in the North East in fine form after four straight wins in all competitions.
The Seagulls have never won a major trophy in their history with the 1983 FA Cup final, which they lost to Manchester United, the closest they have ever got.
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