The South Coast derby is here as Brighton and Southampton clash in what promises to be an intense Premier League battle. Brighton, under Roberto De Zerbi, have been a revelation this season with their free-flowing attacking football and standout performances from players like Kaoru Mitoma and Evan Ferguson. Southampton, however, find themselves battling near the bottom of the table, but they’ll be relying on the creativity of James Ward-Prowse and their ability to play on the break to trouble their rivals.
Can Brighton continue their impressive form and dominate their struggling neighbors, or will Southampton rise to the occasion and pull off a vital upset? We explore the key tactical matc...