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  1. Sutton's predictions: Brighton v Chelseapublished at 09:02 8 February

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    Brighton need to bounce back from losing 7-0 to Nottingham Forest, while Chelsea have been very up and down in recent weeks.

    Seagulls boss Fabian Hurzeler is quite an interesting character to watch on the touchline because of how emotional he is during the game.

    He has had five yellow cards and a red already this season. He has got to be careful because that kind of indiscipline can rub off on your players.

    This game will be tight - I certainly don't see Brighton capitulating the way they did at Forest, but the key thing for them is Yasin Ayari and Carlos Baleba being fit to return in midfield.

    Even if they both return, I still feel like Chelsea will find a way of winning the tie. It may go all the way to penalties, but I am going to say Enzo Maresca's side will win it in extra time.

    Sutton's prediction: 1-2 after extra time

    Read the full predictions and have your say here

  2. When is the FA Cup fifth-round draw?published at 08:11 8 February

    FA Cup bag with balls for drawImage source, Getty Images

    The fifth-round draw will take place during Monday's episode of The One Show on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

    Former England winger Theo Walcott, who won the trophy twice while with Arsenal, will conduct the draw at about 19:10 GMT.

    There are 16 Premier League teams left in the draw, with Leicester having been beaten by Manchester United on Friday, and Arsenal, Brentford and West Ham exiting in the third round.

  3. Hurzeler on Cashin, a '12th man' and a 'do or die' gamepublished at 14:13 6 February

    Millie Sian
    BBC Sport journalist

    Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to the media before Saturday's FA Cup game against Chelsea (kick-off 20:00 GMT).

    Here are the key lines from his news conference:

    • Injured players Yasin Ayari, Carlos Baleba and Pervis Estupinan are all "doubtful" for the game, but he added: "There might be a possibility that two out of them three have a chance to play."

    • Mats Wieffer is back in training but the next one or two games will come "too quickly". Solly March is doing "really well" but he is still focusing on rehabilitation and should be back soon.

    • The club's injury situation will "never be used as an excuse" for bad results: "I know the statistics that we are the club with the most injuries, but for me it's important that we accept it because it's part of business. We don't want to make it an excuse and that's how I will handle it in the future also."

    • New signing Eiran Cashin could be involved this weekend after making a "great impact" since joining from Derby County. He added: "Eiran is a great guy, he has the right attitude, he is here to learn but also to help us."

    • He hopes the Seagulls will bounce back from their 7-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest last time out: "We analysed the game. We were honest with each other. We had a lot of individual talks. In these moments, I think it's important to analyse and find the right solutions so that you don't overreact. We still think we are on a good path and one game shouldn't define our season or our whole team."

    • On the players' reaction since the heavy defeat, he offered: "They showed great intensity in training. We were honest that our standards weren't high enough and we weren't demanding enough from each other. We have said that we need to commit now and be a team that is difficult to beat."

    • He is aware of the criticism he has received from fans this week: "I'm not in a place to say if it's fair or not fair. It's about bouncing back and showing a reaction. All we can do is work hard and give the fans what they deserve. We all apologised after the game, and I do it again, but now it's about looking to the future and sticking together. We need them as the 12th man."

    • Hurzeler says the FA Cup presents "a chance to win a title" so therefore it holds "a big meaning for the club".

    • On facing Enzo Maresca's Chelsea, he added: "We will go all in. It is a 'do or die' game. We have proven already this season that we can beat everyone. We will have a very positive mindset, of full confidence, to go into this game."

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  4. Brighton v Chelsea: Did you know?published at 07:39 6 February

    Cole Palmer shoots for Chelsea against BrightonImage source, Getty Images

    Chelsea have progressed from their previous two FA Cup ties against Brighton, doing so in the 1966-67 fourth round (4-0 via a replay) and the 1972-73 third round (2-0).

    Brighton have lost their past four meetings with Chelsea, and the Seagulls have also won just one of their past 11 home matches against the Blues (D3 L7).