Brighton and Hove Albion will start their Premier League campaign at Everton this Saturday.
It will be Seagulls' boss Fabian Hurzeler's first competitive match in charge since joining from St Pauli during the summer. The 31-year-old will become the youngest ever permanent manager in Premier League history and he has some key decisions to make after a transfer spend of more than £150m this window. Hurzeler also has a big call to make on Billy Gilmour who continue to be linked with Naples. “I’m very excited," said the German. "The first game is when it starts, when it is about winning three points. We have a challenge ahead of us and we are trying to push our limits." Here's how Albion could line-up at Everton...
5. Jan Paul van Hecke - CB
The Dutch defender was excellent last term and has looked good in pre-season. Could be one of the stand out defenders in the PL this term Photo: Masashi Hara
6. Carlos Baleba - LB
Played at left back at times in pre-season and Hurzeler may prefer his physicality in the that role at Everton ahead of the inexperienced Valentin Barco Photo: Masashi Hara
7. Mats Wieffer - CB
Featured against QPR and Villareal in pre-season and if he's fit enough, the £25m addition will likely start in central midfield. He was a key man for Liverpool boss Arne Slot at Feyenoord last term Photo: Warren Little
8. James Milner - CM
Struggled with hamstring issues last term but has looked sharp in pre-season and his experience in central midfield could be key at Goodison Photo: Masashi Hara