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  1. Sutton's predictions: Man City v Brightonpublished at 13:02 15 March

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    This is not an easy one to call, because Brighton are on a great run - they have won four in a row and are right in the mix for the Champions League places.

    The Seagulls will move above City in the table if they win, but everyone down to Bournemouth in ninth place could be in the top five by the end of the weekend, it is that tight.

    I have been a bit gutless with City recently and have backed them to win games like this against the teams around them in the table - like last week against Forest, for example.

    I don't really want to make that mistake again but, at the same time, I do think City look a lot more dangerous with Omar Marmoush in the team.

    Also, I'm told that lot of FPL managers have piled in on Erling Haaland this week because they think he is going to score a hatful in City's next two league games, here and against Leicester at the start of April. I can see where they are coming from.

    Sutton's prediction: 3-1

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  2. Man City v Brighton: Did you know?published at 13:06 14 March

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    Manchester City have never lost a home league match against Brighton (W12 D2), winning the past 10 in a row. It is the most they have faced an opponent at home without defeat in their league history (14).

    Brighton are enjoying the longest ongoing winning run in the Premier League (four games). It is the Seagulls' longest sequence of league victories since April 2017 in the Championship (five) and their joint-longest in the top flight (also five from April-May 1981).

  3. Hurzeler on Dunk, pressure and chasing Man Citypublished at 11:44 14 March

    Tyrese King
    BBC Sport journalist

    Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game at Manchester City (kick-off 15:00 GMT).

    Here are the key lines from his news conference:

    • Hurzeler said Lewis Dunk is still not available due to injury but is "getting closer" to returning. There is hope Dunk can recover after the international break in time for the FA Cup quarter-final against Nottingham Forest.

    • Matt O'Riley still "has a little bit of a problem with his knee" so will not feature but Hurzeler hopes he will be able to return after the international break.

    • Meanwhile, Tariq Lamptey will be an "option" after serving his suspension.

    • On thriving in the race for the Champions League places: "Honestly, I love pressure. So, I always find a way to deal with it. I never feel pressure from the owner or from outside [influences] because I put it on myself. In the end, but the biggest pressure I put on myself because I'm the most demanding person.

    • On how his ambitions align with the club's: "I want the best for the club, which is success. We do this by our daily behaviour, pushing our limits every day and getting the best out of the group. And then we will see where we end in our season."

    • As a result, he is confident his team can be successful: "I have the biggest belief inside of myself that this team can achieve something because we have a great togetherness in the group. We have players with individual potential, and that helps give belief to the whole club."

    • On last year's champions City and their downturn in form this season: "They're still one of the best teams in the world and Pep [Guardiola] is still one of the best managers in the world. For me, it's very important to go there with a big portion of humbleness but also with a big belief in ourselves that we can beat every team in the league as we have proved this season. That's what we will try to prove tomorrow."

    • On Brighton's chances of getting a first win at Etihad Stadium: "It's not about chasing any records. It's chasing our own behaviour, chasing our own limits. That's what we have to do tomorrow as well against City."

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  4. Vidosic has 'learned a lot' from Brighton winless runpublished at 11:43 14 March

    Alex Brotherton
    BBC Sport journalist

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    Brighton manager Dario Vidosic is not concerned despite his side's failure to win any of their last seven Women's Super League games.

    A strong start to the season means the Seagulls are still fifth in the table, but they have claimed just three of the last 21 points available with their last victory coming in November.

    "You learn a lot about the squad and myself, about things we can do differently, on and off the pitch," Vidosic said before Brighton's WSL game against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

    "It's easy when you win, the sun seems brighter, but we need these periods to learn what needs fixing. Hopefully we'll come out a better team and myself a better coach."

    Brighton were unfortunate not to beat WSL leaders Chelsea earlier this month, with Lauren James scoring from an offside position to level the game at 2-2. Brighton also felt they should have been awarded a penalty when they led 2-1.

    While Vidosic would have liked video assistant referee (VAR) to have been in use that day, he sympathised with the officials.

    "Everyone wants to be perfect, myself, every single player, and I guarantee the referees are the same. But we all make mistakes and that's part of the game.

    "It went against us against Chelsea but they were tough calls. It's easy once you see the replay, an official only has one set of eyes. I think eventually we'll see it [VAR] in the women's game."

    Here are the other key lines from Vidosic before Sunday's game at Brisbane Road (kick-off 15:00 GMT).

    • Bruna Vilamala remains sidelined with a thigh injury but is "near" to returning.

    • Jorelyn Carabali's knee injury is not ACL-related so she should return a "couple of weeks" after Vilamala.

    • Vidosic on poor away form: "We didn't deal with tough trips and long trips after the winter break. We need to learn from that."

    • On the form of Marisa Olislagers: "She's a highly technical player, very intelligent as well. I have to compliment her for when she wasn't in the squad, the way she trained and conducted herself."

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  5. Will Brighton qualify for the Champions League?published at 08:41 14 March

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    We asked for you to tell us in one sentence why Brighton will qualify for the Champions League.

    Here are some of your comments:

    Ian: Brighton have the momentum and there are no immovable objects in our way.

    Brian: I think 20 points should be enough, which is six wins, two draws and two defeats.

    Hugh: Owner, chief executive, managerial staff and squad well aligned = Champions League football is a high probability!

    Peter: The team play as a cohesive unit, believing in their potential to win against any opposition and backed up by an exemplar management structure that other clubs would be proud of.

    Max: They have belief in themselves and are not afraid of any club.

    Trevor: Togetherness.

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