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...
9. Yankuba Minteh - RW
What a signing this man could be. The former Newcastle man has looked excellent in pre-season and will be a threat to the Everton rear-guard. Photo: Masashi Hara
10. Joao Pedro - No 10
The Brazilian scored a cracker against Villarreal last Saturday and if fitness allows the forward could start in an attacking role just behind the main striker. Yasin Ayari is an option if Pedro is not ready to start Photo: Steve Bardens
11. Kaoru Mitoma - LW
Showed encouraging signs in pre-season that he's getting back to his best after a back injury. Expected to feature on the left flank at Goodison Park. Photo: Masashi Hara
12. Danny Welbeck - CF
The experienced front runner still has a key role to play this season amid all the new signings. Links well with Pedro and Minteh and will cause problems for the Everton defence. Looks sharp in pre-season Photo: George Wood