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Brighton and Sunderland have injury, suspension and AFCON concerns as they prepare for their Premier League showdown at the Amex Stadium this Saturday.
The Seagulls slipped to 10th in the standings after their disappointing 2-0 loss to Liverpool at Anfield last weekend. Fabian Hurzeler's men have taken just one point from their last three matches and will be desperate to steady the ship against Sunderland.
Regis Le Bris’ team have been a surprise package this term and have impressed following their promotion. The Black Cats are a lofty seventh and arrive to the south coast brimming with confidence after their derby win against Newcastle last Sunday.
Here's the early team and injury news for both clubs ahead of the Amex Stadium showdown - Saturday, 3pm
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5. Carlos Baleba - out
The out-of-sorts midfielder is away on AFCON duty with Cameroon and will miss the next few matches. | Getty Images
6. Lewis Dunk - out
The experienced defender gets Christmas off after picking up his fifth booking at Liverpool. Should be available to face Arsenal on December 27 | Getty Images
7. Diego Gomez - out
The Paraguayan midfielder also sits out with a one match ban following his fifth yellow of the season at Anfield | AFP via Getty Images
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8. Tommy Watson - doubt
The former Sunderland man has been struggling with a muscular injury but could return in time to be in the matchday squad. | Getty Images