Things are no better in the Premier League, with a fifth consecutive title off the agenda after some indifferent form to say the least. A top-four finish is still very much in the crosshairs, though, making Saturday's game with sixth-placed Newcastle hugely significant.

Opta’s Supercomputer is backing Chelsea to defeat Brighton, with the Blues emerging victorious in 41.1 per cent of their simulations. The Seagulls, though, are unbeaten in their last three top-flight home games against teams starting the day in the top four – and will be full of confidence having just knocked Chelsea out of the FA Cup.