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Brighton v Middlesbrough (12:30 GMT)
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Brighton v Middlesbrough (12:30 GMT)
Alistair Bruce-Ball
BBC Radio 5 live commentator at Amex Stadium
Quote MessageAitor Karanka is a good friend of Jose Mourinho - they worked together at Real Madrid. And the whisper here is that Jose Mourinho will be in attendance at the Amex Stadium.
Brighton v Middlesbrough (12:30 GMT)
Middlesbrough make three changes from the side that beat Burnley on Tuesday.
Grant Leadbitter, Albert Adomah and Cristhian Stuani replace Tomas Kalas, Adam Forshaw and Diego Fabbrini.
Image source, .Subs: Mejias, Amorebieta, de Pena, Kalas, Fabbrini, Forshaw, Zuculini.
Brighton v Middlesbrough (12:30 GMT)
Brighton manager Chris Hughton makes just the one change from the 2-2 draw at QPR on Tuesday.
Suspended Lewis Dunk is replaced by Uwe Huenemeier in central defence following his dismissal in midweek at Loftus Road.
Image source, BBC SportSubs: Maenpaa, Goldson, Chicksen, Crofts, Ince, Manu, Zamora.
Brighton v Middlesbrough (12:30 GMT)
Image source, Rex FeaturesJust six sleeps to go until the big day or none if you're a fan of either The Seagulls or Boro.
A true footballing feast at the Championship summit on the way for you this lunchtime from the South Coast as the division's top two go head-to-head.
The all important team news on the way for you shortly.
Brighton v Middlesbrough (12:30 GMT)
Image source, Rex FeaturesA 315-mile early-morning coach journey to Brighton - well it's one way to get rid of your Christmas party hangover.