PREM: Brighton v Chelsea preview


Brighton v Chelsea preview

Glenn Murray is set to return for Brighton when they host Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday.


The striker missed last weekend's defeat to Burnley with a shoulder injury, but manager Chris Hughton says Murray "has made a full recovery".

Brighton were beaten 4-0 at home by Chelsea last season and Hughton is eager for an improvement from his side.

"We know we have to start well. Chelsea reminded us of the levels of this league last season," he said.

"Our level of performance at the moment is good and I thought we were unfortunate not to get anything from last weekend. We have some tough matches coming up, you have to be in those games."

Chelsea have lost their last two Premier League away matches, but beat Manchester City 2-0 at home last weekend.

They rested several first-team regulars for their draw with Vidi in the Europa League on Thursday.

Murray is available for Brighton along with Alireza Jahanbakhsh, who has recovered from a hamstring problem.

Jose Izquierdo (knee) could be in contention while defender Shane Duffy is suspended.

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata is a doubt with a knee injury.

Kepa Arrizabalaga, Antonio Rudiger, Eden Hazard, Cesar Azpilicueta and N'Golo Kante are poised to return to the starting line-up after being rested for Thursday's Europa League tie with Vidi.

Mateo Kovacic, Gary Cahill and Victor Moses missed the trip to Budapest through injury and are expected to be absent again.

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