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  1. Sutton's predictions: Brighton v Tottenham

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    I was at Tottenham's Champions League win over Villarreal on Tuesday night for BBC Radio 5 Live, and they were a little bit flat. They only had one shot on target all night and only scored thanks to an own goal.

    Spurs have started the season in a similar way to Liverpool, in that they haven't always played that well but most of the time they have still got a result - apart from the defeat by Bournemouth.

    What they have in their favour is two incredible centre-halves in Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, who were both phenomenal against Villarreal. Thomas Frank just has to hope he can keep them fit.

    Brighton are inconsistent, but they are brave and they have some dangerous attacking players. They will take the game to Spurs and my gut feeling is they will take the win too.

    Sutton's prediction: 2-1

    Read the full predictions and have your say here

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  7. Brighton v Tottenham: Key stats and talking points

    Sophie Brown
    BBC Sport journalist

    Brighton scored seven goals in their two wins over Tottenham last season but Spurs' defence looks much more solid in 2025-26.

    The Seagulls did the league double over Tottenham for the first time last term, coming from 2-0 down to win 3-2 at home and then completing the job with a 4-1 away win that also marked Ange Postecoglou's last game in charge of Spurs.

    Goals have been harder to come by so far this season – the Seagulls averaged 1.7 goals per game last season but have managed just four goals in their four league matches so far in 2025-26.

    Of their three top scorers last season, Joao Pedro is now at Chelsea, while Danny Welbeck and Kaoru Mitoma have managed just one goal in eight games combined.

    Meanwhile, Thomas Frank's Tottenham are a very different prospect from that of predecessor Postecoglou.

    Spurs have conceded just one goal in their opening four league games, and also kept a clean sheet in midweek at home to Villareal.

    Tottenham have won both their away games so far this season by an aggregate score of 5-0, and are now aiming for a third consecutive league away win for the first time since November 2020 under Jose Mourinho.

    Tottenham's improved defence

    Having tightened up Spurs' defence, Frank says he will be turning to the attack, having admitted after the 1-0 win over Villarreal that "offensively is the area we need to get better in".

    Tottenham had just one shot on target against Villarreal, but Frank believes that will come, saying the likes of Djed Spence and Xavi Simons need time to gel. "What I like is that our foundation is strong," he said.

    Simons registered an assist on his debut for Tottenham last weekend, meaning he has now been involved in eight goals across his last 10 top-flight league appearances, with four goals and four assists.

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  10. Hurzeler on Hinshelwood, strikers and Weir's exit

    Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Tottenham Hotspur (kick-off 15:00).

    Here are the key lines from his news conference:

    • Hurzeler confirmed Jack Hinshelwood will be "out for a long time" with an ankle ligament injury. Maxim De Cuyper will be assessed to see if he can make the squad and Mats Wieffer is back and available.

    • On the defeat against Bournemouth last weekend: "We always do a lot of reflection no matter if we win or lose. Overall, we agreed it wasn't our best game. I think we lacked a little bit of intensity and compactness between our midfield, striker and our defender so the distance between each other was too big. I think between each other we didn't play our game only in some phases. Overall, we were honest and analysed and agreed we can play better football."

    • On his thoughts on Tottenham this season: "They have had a good start. They have good intensity and energy. Overall, they seem to be very compact and have good energy in their team so there is a big challenge."

    • When asked whether Hinshelwood being out gives Mats Wieffer a chance in midfield, he said: "I think it's important to keep players in their positions and not to make too many changes. I think we should really focus on our structure. Therefore, Mats Wieffer is still playing at right back."

    • On James Milner edging closer to the all-time Premier League appearance record, he said: "It's not a topic he [Milner] mentions. For him it's not about reaching a record it's really about helping the team to be a professional, to be a leader. Everyday, he comes in the changing room and tries to be role model."

    • On attacking choices, he said: "Stefanos Tzimas is doing quite well, Kostoulas had a good training week. Danny struggles a little bit, he is always good for a goal. He is a big leader, big personality for us and important for us. Overall, we have a lot of options there. There is a big competition. I'm quite happy with the situation."

    • When asked about David Weir's departure from the club, he said: "I'm thankful to work with David. He was very loyal and always very supportive. We won't bring him back but we can carry on living his values he brought in values that I think were very crucial. Now we will focus on things we can influence like the football side on the pitch."

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  24. Will Brighton's 2030 refresh deliver?

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    On this week's Albion Unlimited podcast, former Brighton striker Warren Aspinall and BBC Radio Sussex's commentator Jonny Cantor react to Jason Ayto's appointment as Brighton's sporting director after David Weir's departure, and Mike Cave's promotion to the technical director role.

    "I was surprised because he [David Weir] was linked with Everton, one of his former clubs, and he batted that away. Then Everton got somebody else," Aspinall said.

    "This came out of the blue. You don't let a good man go if he's doing his job.

    "I don't know what's gone on or if David's just decided to move back up north.

    "Jason's been at Arsenal for a long time under Edu, who left in the summer as well. He's done numerous jobs there and lots of players have come and gone. They signed lots of players I would consider to be very good.

    "Micky Cave has been under the wing for four years at the football club so he knows the ins and outs of the job.

    "I wish them both all the best and I wish David all the best in his new job."

    Jonny Cantor added: "They're quite long-term appointments, aren't they? You can't necessarily see the fruits of their work until a little bit later on.

    "A lot of people have been very complimentary about the work that he's [Jason Ayto] done with Arsenal.

    "It's interesting see they highlighted the fact that he speaks Portuguese, he speaks Spanish and his native English - and the fact that he's been in a variety of roles.

    "I think sometimes it is good to get people from outside. You get fresh ideas. A different way of doing things can be really good. You get different pair of eyes on everything.

    "It is part of this overall 2030 refresh that the club are doing. I know they've got a new head of technology coming in, so it'll be interesting to see how that develops as well. An exciting period coming up."

    Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds

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