Jonathan Pearce
BBC Match of the Day commentator

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Both of these sides seek Christmas cheer.

I watched Brighton become increasingly unaware of how to find a win in the last half hour against Burnley after they'd failed to put away good early chances and missed a penalty.

Now they need to win this after three months without a home victory. They've drawn too many for comfort. Danger signs are flashing. Shane Duffy's suspension won't help. A small squad must be strengthened in January. A goalscorer is essential.

Watford have had too many red cards. With four defeats in five games, their slip is alarming and the players need to realise they'll be in relegation rat race if they lose this.

Brighton make three changes to the team that drew 0-0 with Burnley last weekend.

In come Tomer Hemed, Connor Goldson and Markus Suttner for the suspended Shane Duffy, Gaetan Bong and Glen Murray.

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It's four changes for Watford after the 4-1 defeat to Huddersfield last week.

Captain Troy Deeney is suspended and is replaced by Andre Gray.

Elsewhere Ben Watson, Tom Cleverley and Roberto Pereyra replace Adrian Mariappa, Etienne Capoue and the banned Abdoulaye Doucoure.

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Brighton are in a precarious position despite being in 13th. Just three points above the relegation zone and they could theoretically end the day in the bottom three if they lose and other results go against them.

The Seagulls have not won in seven, their last Premier League win coming against Swansea on 4 November.

Watford are 10th but their early season form has dropped off and they have lost their last three games and are without a win in five.

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What would both of these teams like for Christmas?

A win.