Brighton & Hove Albion are looking for what would be just their second Premier League win in ten games when they host south coast rivals Southampton at the Amex today.
The Seagulls have a fairly large points gap separating them from the relegation zone but, with Burnley and Everton both also playing today, Graham Potter’s side could do with a few more to ensure their safety.
Speaking ahead of the match, the Brighton boss said: “You can say the form’s so different [home and away] and it’s hard for me to disagree with that, but like I said, a couple of penalties, a couple of nil-nils turned into wins, and all of a sudden you’ve got eight more points and you can see where that puts you in the table, and that gets you closer to the positions you’re talking about [European places].
“You have to remember as well, last year we had something like the third lowest budget in the Premier League [16th in terms of expenditure], probably haven’t changed so much this year [19th in terms of net-spend]. Sold £65 million worth of players, it’s not all negative you know!”
Here are the Premier League transfer news stories making the headlines on Sunday morning:
5. Gunners to renew Abraham interest
Arsenal are set to renew their interest in former Chelsea forward Tammy Abraham following his 24-goal debut season at Roma (The Star - Sunday) | Getty Images
6. Real lead Rudiger race
Real Madrid are leading the race to sign Germany defender Antonio Rudiger, who will leave Chelsea at the end of the season (Goal) | Getty Images
7. Burnley could turn to former Preston gaffer
Sunderland boss Alex Neil, formerly of Burnley’s Lancashire rivals Preston North End, is on the wanted list at Turf Moor to replace Sean Dyche (The Sun) | Getty Images
8. Leeds and Spurs scout Robins prospect
Leeds United have been scouting Bristol City’s 18-year old attacking midfielder Alex Scott, who is valued at £10m by the Championship side, but could face competition from Spurs (Mirror) | Getty Images