EPL: Brighton v West Brom preview

Brighton v West Brom preview

Brighton will be looking to secure their first win as a Premier League club when they play host to West Brom at The Amex on Saturday.

The Seagulls have endured a difficult start to life in the top-flight, as they have only picked up one point from their opening three matches, while they are also yet to score a goal in the division.

Chris Hughton's side have won their last two home meetings with West Brom, although the last of those came in 1993, while they have never beaten the Baggies in the top-flight.

Deadline day signings Ezequiel Schelotto and Tim Krul could make their debuts for the club during the match, while forward's Glenn Murray and Tomer Hemed should be available after recovering from respective ankle and thigh problems.

However, Izzy Brown, Sam Baldock, Beram Kayal and Steve Sidwell have all been ruled out through injury.

West Brom will head into the match having picked up seven points from nine during the opening month of the season, while they are looking to record back-to-back away wins in the top-flight for the first time in two years.

The Baggies have a poor recent record against newly promoted sides, however, as they have only won three of their last 15 games against such opposition.

Boss Tony Pulis will be able to call upon captain Jonny Evans for the first time this season following a hamstring injury, while new signings Grzegorz Krychowiak and Kieran Gibbs are available, but they are both lacking match fitness.