Brighton sense a chance to make headway over the next month with West Ham United, Southampton and Swansea City their opponents after the visit of vulnerable Everton. Then again international breaks can sometimes provide timely punctuation and Ronald Koeman will hope his team come out refreshed after taking stock of a deeply unimpressive and troubling September. The television audience in India, who are the beneficiaries of this game’s switch to 1.30pm on Sunday, will doubtless be hoping for a rousing contest too. Everton’s travelling fans would be forgiven for focusing their attention on this latest demonstration of the Premier League’s priorities. Nick Ames
Kick-off Sunday 1.30pm
Venue Amex Stadium
Last season n/a
Referee Michael Oliver
This season G6, Y21, R2, 3.83 cards per game
Odds H 12-5 A 6-4 D 23-10
Brighton & Hove Albion
Subs from Krul, Maenpaa, Hünemaier, Rosenior, Schelotto, Goldson, Suttner, Skalak, Murphy, Knockaert, Murray
Doubtful None
Injured Baldock (calf, 22 Oct), Kayal (leg, 22 Oct), Sidwell (back, 25 Nov)
Suspended Hemed (second of three)
Form LDWLWL
Discipline Y7 R0
Leading scorers Gross, Hemed 2
Everton
Subs from Stekelenburg, Robles, Williams, Mirallas, Martina, Lennon, Lookman, Kenny, Klaassen, Besic, Vlasic, Niasse, McCarthy
Doubtful None
Injured Barkley (hamstring), Bolasie (knee), Coleman (leg, all Dec), Funes Mori (knee, Mar)
Suspended None
Form DLLLWL
Discipline Y14 R1
Leading scorers Niasse, Rooney 2