Brighton boss Hurzeler acknowledges St. James' atmosphere ahead of Newcastle faceoff

Newcastle United's 2024/25 campaign so far hasn't been exactly the way they would've thought. Being winless from the last 3 PL matchdays, the Magpies club ranks 7th on the table, but they would want to change scenarios as they look forward to facing Brighton in their upcoming matchday. Fabian Hurzeler's Brighton side has been brilliant this campaign, and the Magpies would certainly have to be brilliant to grab the complete 3 points at home.

Brighton boss Hurzeler acknowledges St. James' atmosphere ahead of Newcastle faceoff

However, while Brighton currently sits above Newcastle in the PL table, Eddie Howe's side stands a significant advantage to go past them after the upcoming matchday. Going by numbers, Newcastle United's track record at the St. James has been excellent so far, having only a single game lost in this year. In fact, ahead of the much-awaited matchday, Brighton boss Hurzeler acknowledged that it would be a tough fixture for them here.

While the 31-year-old manager praised Newcastle's playstyle, he had remarkable words for the club's home ground, saying,

"“I know it will be tough there because Newcastle is a team that plays with intensity. The stadium, what I have heard, is one of the best atmospheres in the Premier League.”"

- Fabian Hurzeler

Hurzeler, going to have his first game in St. James, already knows it would be a lifetime experience, facing an iconic manager Eddie Howe with his Newcastle side. Speaking ahead of the much-awaited fixture, Hurzeler mentioned,

"“I hear all the time that everyone says it is one of the best atmospheres in the Premier League. After the Amex, I think the second best. It will be a big challenge. It will be intense and emotional.”"

- Fabian Hurzeler

However, not only for Brighton boss Hurzeler but from Newcastle's perspective, their upcoming fixture against Brighton would be one of the most important matchdays. Being on a winless streak from the last 3 PL games, Eddie Howe's side would want to grab the complete 3 points here, continuing their dominant home record.

Overall, Newcastle's upcoming PL matchday against Brighton is going to be an epic clash between the two clubs. While Newcastle would hope to repeat their 2023 heroics at the St. James again, Hurzeler would hope to mark his debut at the iconic stadium with a win.