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Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez insists Championship history with Brighton counts for nothing as rivals prepare for Premier League battle

Rafa Benitez will set off for Brighton insisting a revenge mission will the the last thing on opposite number Chris Hughton's mind.

The two clubs went head-to-head in the race for the Championship title last season, with the Magpies pipping the Seagulls on a dramatic final day after a remarkable late run.

But Benitez, who guided his men to a double over the runners-up on their way to promotion, insists history will count for nothing when the pair meet in the Premier League on Sunday.

Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion were title rivals in the Championship last season
Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion were title rivals in the Championship last season
The two teams met twice, with Newcastle winning both games - in August and then Februaryu00a0
The two teams met twice, with Newcastle winning both games - in August and then February

He said: 'No, I think it will be totally different.