Sunday sees a couple of intriguing Premier League clashes.

The early game is between two teams in need of three points with Brighton hosting Everton at the AMEX Stadium.

Then the later kick-off sees Rafa Benitez face his former number two Mauricio Pellegrino as Southampton host Newcastle United.

See below for a run-down on the games, including predictions from former England, Crystal Palace and Tottenham midfielder Andy Gray, leading agent Barry Silkman and our own Football Insider Graeme Bailey.

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Brighton 13:30 Everton
Amex Stadium

TEAM NEWS: Tomer Hemed is suspended for Brighton, but they are boosted by Davy Propper and Glenn Murray being passed fit. James McCarthy remains sidelined but is back in training. Seamus Coleman, Ross Barkley, Ramiro Funes Mori and Yannick Bolasie are all long-term absentees.
KEY FACT: Everton have lost only one of their last 19 Premier League matches against newly-promoted teams
MATCH ODDS: Brighton 11/5 Draw 2/1 Everton 11/8
ANDY SAYS: I think Brighton could claim a home win here, against a poor Everton…2-1
GRAEME SAYS: Tough call, I think Everton might just have too much for Brighton…1-2
SILKY SAYS: I have to go with Everton, I think Brighton have been poor so far…0-2
FOOTBALLIndex – One to follow: Idrissa Gueye at 59p looks a great buy under any circumstance

Southampton 16:00 Newcastle
St. Mary’s Stadium
Live On Sky Sports

TEAM NEWS: Shane Long is expected to be fit for Southampton despite suffering a knock on international duty. Paul Dummett and Massadio Haidara are the only absentees for Newcastle.
KEY FACT: Newcastle have failed to keep an away clean sheet at Southampton since 1969.
MATCH ODDS: Southampton 17/20 Draw 12/5 Newcastle 17/5
ANDY SAYS: Close call, can’t separate them so have to go for a draw…1-1
GRAEME SAYS: I can see Newcastle snatching this one, won’t be a classic though…0-1
SILKY SAYS: Won’t be a great game but I think Southampton will have enough…2-1
FOOTBALLIndex – One to follow: Ryan Bertrand at 64p looks a very good option to us