A south coast clash awaits the Premier League this weekend as high-flying Brighton hosts resurgent Newcastle by the seaside.

Brighton have started the season in scintillating style under new boss Roberto De Zerbi. The Italian has got the Seagulls playing some breathtaking, free-flowing football.

Meanwhile, Newcastle is building momentum after pushing Liverpool all the way in a narrow loss last time out. With new firepower like Isak and Gordon on board, the Magpies have added an attacking edge this season.

What can we expect when these two teams finally meet?

Brighton vs Newcastle

The match is going to take place on Saturday, 2nd September, 2023, at Falmer Stadium, in Falmer, Brighton and Hove, East Sussex.

Seagulls Stunned as Hammers Pull Off Tactical Heist

Brighton's free-flowing start to the season hit the buffers against West Ham as the Hammers executed a tactical masterclass to prevail 3-1 at the Amex.

The Seagulls had the lion's share of possession but couldn't break down West Ham's resilient rearguard. On the rare occasions the visitors did venture forward, they clinched the points with ruthless finishing.

Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi wore a look of bewilderment in the dugout as his side's scintillating early-season form deserted them. The Italian's bold tactics were undone by West Ham gaffer David Moyes' shrewd gameplan.

Moyes set up his Hammers to soak up pressure then catch Brighton cold on the counterattack. It was the perfect rope-a-dope strategy from the old master.

Going behind sparked Brighton into life for a spell. Teenage striker Evan Ferguson was handed his first start but couldn't capitalize on some half chances.

The gloss was taken off the scoreline late on when Pascal Gross fired home a consolation for the hosts. But West Ham saw out their smash and grab raid.

For master tactician Moyes, this was a vintage away performance. Brighton dominated the ball but lacked the inventiveness to make it count.

De Zerbi was left scratching his designer stubble trying to figure out how his table-topping sides were so expertly muzzled. After a free-scoring start, this was a rude awakening for Brighton.

Moyes deserves huge credit for devising the perfect strategy to stop the Seagulls in their tracks. It may not have been pretty, but his pragmatic approach worked a treat.

Meanwhile, Brighton were left wondering how a whopping 70% possession resulted in a home defeat. West Ham's defensive discipline and ruthlessness prove possession isn't everything in the Premier League.

De Zerbi's side were simply frustrated by Moyes' rope-a-dope tactics on a sobering afternoon. The Italian will need to find solutions quickly after this reality check.

After starting the season in swashbuckling style, Brighton were given a lesson in the dark arts of football. The brilliant beneficiaries were West Ham, whose masterclass shot to the top of the infant Premier League table.

So Near Yet So Far for Thrilling Toon

A famous victory was agonizingly snatched from Newcastle's grasp as Liverpool staged a smash-and-grab 2-1 win at St James' Park.

On an afternoon of VAR controversy, the ten-man Reds somehow left with all three points thanks to a late double from substitute Darwin Nunez.

Newcastle had looked on course for a statement result against Jurgen Klopp's men after deservedly leading through new boy Anthony Gordon's first half opener.

Gordon announced himself to the Toon Army in sensational style, leaving Trent Alexander-Arnold in his vapor trails before clinically firing home.

His electric pace and direct running caused Liverpool endless problems down Newcastle's left flank. Gordon played like a man on a mission against his old Merseyside rivals.

When Virgil van Dijk saw red for scything down Gordon's partner in crime Alexander Isak, St James' Park erupted in belief.

With Liverpool there for the taking, Newcastle poured forward. Joelinton and Miguel Almiron orchestrated wave after wave of black and white attacks.

But with the Toon swarming forward, they were hit with a sucker punch against the run of play. Nunez darted through to give Liverpool an undeserved lifeline late on.

It was a hammer blow for the hosts who had put in a Herculean shift against their decorated opponents. But Nunez's predatory instincts spared Liverpool's blushes.

That knocked the stuffing out of a heroic Newcastle effort. With the finish line in sight, they were unable to muster one final push.

As if the football gods were conspiring against them, there was one final twist of the knife in stoppage time. From Liverpool's break, Nunez raced clear again to seal a great escape.

A sea of crestfallen black and white shirts sank to their knees as jubilant Reds mobbed their match-winner. After bossing matters for 80 minutes, Newcastle ended empty-handed.

Nonetheless, manager Eddie Howe will take huge positives from running Liverpool so close. His hungry side showed they will be a force to be reckoned with this campaign.

With new firepower like Isak and Gordon on board, Newcastle have added an attacking edge to compliment their trademark grit.

On this evidence, the Toon will be knocking on the door of the Big Six this season. They won't enjoy many more commanding performances without getting their rewards.

Predicted Lineups

Brighton Predicted Lineup: Bart Verbruggen, Pervis Estupiñán, Jan Paul van Hecke, Lewis Dunk, James Milner, Mahmoud Dahoud, Pascal Groß, Kaoru Mitoma, Julio Enciso, Solly March, Danny Welbeck

Newcastle Predicted Lineup: Nick Pope, Dan Burn, Sven Botman, Fabian Schär, Kieran Trippier, Joelinton, Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali, Harvey Barnes, Alexander Isak, Miguel Almirón

Key Battles

• Moises Caicedo vs Bruno Guimaraes

Midfield maestros face off in an engine room battle.

• Kaoru Mitoma vs Kieran Trippier

Mitoma's pace and trickery against Trippier's experience.

• Danny Welbeck vs Fabian Schar 

Welbeck's movement and link play against Schar's reading of the game.