EPL: Brighton v Bournemouth preview
Brighton v Bournemouth preview
Josh King is expected to miss Bournemouth's trip to Brighton.
The Norway forward suffered a new hamstring problem in Saturday's 2-1 win over Everton, and could be set for an extended spell on the sidelines as the Cherries travel across to coast to the Amex Stadium.
Their victory at Goodison Park was the first in eight Premier League outings for Eddie Howe's side, who have not lost any of their last seven league meetings with Brighton, winning four and drawing three since a 2-3 away loss in January 2008.
The New Year's Day fixture will see Chris Hughton send out his team for the fourth time in nine days, and the manager is not convinced that is necessary.
He said: "It's tough, but almost everybody has to do it, so no complaints. I don't think we should have to. What I do think they should do is take one of these games out.
"I just think it makes it less congested. When you have got to play on a Saturday and a Monday, it certainly does affect the quality of the football over such a short period of time."
Watch a preview of the Premier League fixtures on New Year's Day including Everton v Man United and Brighton v Bournemouth
Elsewhere for Bournemouth, Ryan Fraser could continue to the starting XI after his match-winning double against Everton, with Charlie Daniels possibly ready to return from the off.
Brighton will make a late check on central defender Lewis Dunk after he sustained a knock during Saturday's 0-0 draw at Newcastle, but is expected to be fit to face the Cherries.
On loan Chelsea forward Izzy Brown did not make the 18 at St James' Park after having to sit out against his parent club on Boxing Day, while midfielder Steve Sidwell (back) is Hughton's only long-term absentee.
Their victory at Goodison Park was the first in eight Premier League outings for Eddie Howe's side, who have not lost any of their last seven league meetings with Brighton, winning four and drawing three since a 2-3 away loss in January 2008.
The New Year's Day fixture will see Chris Hughton send out his team for the fourth time in nine days, and the manager is not convinced that is necessary.
He said: "It's tough, but almost everybody has to do it, so no complaints. I don't think we should have to. What I do think they should do is take one of these games out.
"I just think it makes it less congested. When you have got to play on a Saturday and a Monday, it certainly does affect the quality of the football over such a short period of time."
Watch a preview of the Premier League fixtures on New Year's Day including Everton v Man United and Brighton v Bournemouth
Elsewhere for Bournemouth, Ryan Fraser could continue to the starting XI after his match-winning double against Everton, with Charlie Daniels possibly ready to return from the off.
Brighton will make a late check on central defender Lewis Dunk after he sustained a knock during Saturday's 0-0 draw at Newcastle, but is expected to be fit to face the Cherries.
On loan Chelsea forward Izzy Brown did not make the 18 at St James' Park after having to sit out against his parent club on Boxing Day, while midfielder Steve Sidwell (back) is Hughton's only long-term absentee.