Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face Brighton & Hove Albion today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Newcastle host Brighton on Saturday, looking to end a run of three EPL games without a win.  The Magpies were held to a goalless draw by struggling Everton in the last game before the international break,

Lewis Hall went down on the edge of the box under pressure from Joel Veltman with the ball appearing to hit off the Brighton man’s arm as he attempted to get back to his feet. VAR checked for a potential handball and penalty for Newcastle but nothing was given.

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak is back in contention for Saturday's home game against Brighton. Newcastle are just two points off the top four in the Premier League but will be looking to Isak to help them get back to winning ways after he missed draws against Manchester City and Everton with a broken toe.