Brighton will welcome the winless Foxes at Amex Stadium on Sunday to bounce back from their first Premier League loss of the new campaign (watch live, 9 am ET on USA Network and online via NBCSports.com).
The Seagulls' four-game winning streak ended against newly promoted Fulham on Tuesday, and they also gave up their first goal since the season's opening day. Graham Potter's team had gone 349 minutes without conceding a goal before Aleksandar Mitrovic's goal in the 48th minute, the first by an opponent this season.
The following information is provided in preparation for Brighton vs. Leicester.
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Of course, as has always been the case for Brighton throughout its entire Premier League tenure, the goals aren't yet pouring in at the other end of the field, leaving the margins far too fine on too many occasions. Would-be victories turn into draws, and draw turn into losses. No club in the Premier League's non-big six has fewer goals against per 90 (tied for fourth with Brentford) or more expected goals per 90 (fourth-best) than Brighton.
When describing Leicester's start to Brendan Rodgers' team's 2022–23 season, the word "misery" comes to mind. Given how many other mid-table and bottom-half teams made significant improvements during the summer window, it's difficult to disagree with Rodgers' conclusion that Leicester is in worse shape today than before.
Jakub Moder (knee) and Adam Lallana (calf) are out, while Jeremy Sarmiento's status is in doubt (knee)
Leicester's roster options, injuries, and team news
OUT: Daniel Amartey, Ryan Bertrand, and Ricardo Pereira (Achilles) (undisclosed)
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