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  1. 'We were the only team on the pitch who wanted the win'

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    Fabian Hurzeler spoke to BBC Match of the Day after Brighton's victory against Fulham: "I haven't seen it [the penalty] yet so I will have a look and then I can say something to that. We deserved it. We were the only team on the pitch who really wanted to have this win. We created some, dominated the game, and defended well. It was not the best performance from us but I think it was a deserved win.

    "We weren't at our highest level regarding our freshness but you have to play clever and mature in these moments. You have to defend in a mature way but we conceded an easy goal. We got some more intensity in the second half. I liked the attitude and the character from us.

    On Carlos Baleba: "It's about for him to always stay alive the whole game and to find his moments. It's not about deciding the game. in his position in the six, it's about closing the gaps. You can do it with good movement.

    "The most important is that we are so full of togetherness. The none starters who came on. These made the difference and that's the key for us.

    "We want to win and have the feeling that we want to go for the winner but it's important not to force it. In the end, we landed in a dangerous situation for Fulham and then we got the penalty.

    On the Champions League: "It's not in the discussion. We have to focus on the next game."

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  3. Did you know?

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    Since the start of last season, Joao Pedro has won more penalties than any other Premier League player in all competitions (9). Meanwhile, only Mohamed Salah (18) has scored more penalties than the Brazilian (13) during this period.

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  9. Sutton's predictions: Brighton v Fulham

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    Both of these teams are doing well and whoever wins it will feel like they are right in the mix for a top-five finish.

    Brighton are on their best run of the season and have won five games in a row since their 7-0 defeat by Nottingham Forest, while Fulham have won four of their past five away league games.

    You could make a case for both teams, but that does not really help me to make a prediction, does it?

    Fulham won the reverse fixture 3-1, in December, but the Seagulls were having a bit of a wobble at that point and clearly their form is very different now.

    I feel like anything could happen here so there is no science behind this prediction, but I am going to go with my instincts.

    My gut feeling is that we will get a winner... and I am picking Brighton to take the points.

    Sutton's prediction: 2-1

    Read the full predictions and have your say here

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  19. Hurzeler on Mitoma, Veltman's contract and replacing Lamptey

    Josh Lobley
    BBC Sport journalist

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

    Here are the key lines from his news conference:

    • Hurzeler confirmed Karou Mitoma is available for selection after he was substituted against Newcastle: "He just had cramp - he will be an option. For the rest of the team, the options will be the same."

    • He added: "Matt O'Riley is over his illness but we have to take care of his knee issue. We have to see if he can train. Lewis Dunk is closer, but still not an option."

    • He says that everyone at the club is happy about Joel Veltman's contract extension: "He has proved he is a great player and has helped us in very difficult situations. He knows how to win games in the Premier League and he is a great character."

    • On Saturday's opponents: "Fulham are very compact and have a clear style of play in possession. They have players who are mature in every position and who know how to stay calm in all situations. We are really looking forward to competing with them."

    • Hurzeler says he has multiple options to replace the suspended Tariq Lamptey: "We played with Mats Weiffer last time and played with Jack Hinshelwood a few weeks ago. It will be a different style of play but I'm sure they will do it in a good way."

    • On Yankuba Minteh's Premier League player of the month nomination: "It's well deserved, but it is important to understand that these small achievements only come from the team success. I'm happy with his development and he has improved out of possession. We still see a lot of improvement and a lot of potential."

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