Bournemouth, Brighton Prepare for Premier League Clash Amid Key Returns

Brighton and Bournemouth are set to clash at Bournemouth's Vitality Stadium, with both teams eager to continue their winning momentum in the Premier League. Bournemouth, currently seventh in the league, comes off a narrow 1-0 victory against Tottenham and will look to capitalize on their home advantage, having won their last two home games. Brighton, positioned 11th, recently secured a morale-boosting 2-1 win over Manchester City but have shown mixed form overall, including a 2-0 defeat to Everton and a 1-1 draw with Fulham. Key players to watch include Bournemouth's David Brooks, who has a notable personal record against Brighton with four goals and one assist in seven matches, and Brighton's Yankuba Minteh, whose fitness is being monitored after a recent injury scare. Both teams face challenges with player fatigue and injury concerns following international duties, with Brighton assessing the condition of players like Kaoru Mitoma and Minteh ahead of the match. The encounter promises to be closely contested, as Bournemouth aims to break Brighton's recent dominance in their head-to-head Premier League meetings, while Brighton seeks to overcome their inconsistent away form.