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  1. 'I'm not thinking about Europe'published at 18:35 10 May

    Fabian Hurzeler celebratesImage source, Getty Images

    Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler, speaking to BBC Match Of The Day after the 2-0 victory over Wolves: "Very happy that the players showed this performance. They stuck to the plan and defended quite well.

    "Second half, we defended quite well. In possession we could do it better, but I was happy to use the chance to score the second goal."

    On Brajan Gruda scoring his first goal for Brighton: "It is always difficult when a German makes a compliment to a German.

    "I had to give him one because he's sacrificed a lot and he has suffered a lot.

    "He's training very hard and today he made himself a big presence. We are all happy for him."

    On European aims: "I'm not thinking about Europe. I'm thinking about how we can win the next game."

  2. Seagulls eye another European adventurepublished at 18:15 10 May

    Tim Oscroft
    BBC Sport journalist

    Danny Welbeck celebrates a goalImage source, Getty Images
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    Danny Welbeck reached 10 Premier League goals in a season for the first time

    Fabian Hurzeler's side appear to be timing their run for a place in Europe next season very nicely.

    The 2-0 win at Molineux means they have gleaned seven points from a possible nine, and they now have just two games remaining.

    Having another go at European competition, two seasons after their debut under Roberto De Zerbi, is far from signed and sealed for the Seagulls though, with multiple possibilities that include Man City winning the FA Cup and Chelsea winning the Conference League.

    But the visit of Liverpool and a trip to Tottenham on the last day of the season give Hurzeler a decent shot at emulating his predecessor in his first season at the Amex Stadium.

    And those chances improve with the knowledge that Danny Welbeck is still proving to be a potent threat in front of goal, 16 years after his Manchester United debut.

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  3. Did you know?published at 17:45 10 May

    Danny Welbeck ccelebratesImage source, Getty Images

    Brighton's Danny Welbeck has scored 10 goals in a single Premier League season for the very first time, playing in his 17th campaign. Each of his last nine goals in the competition have either put his side ahead (7) or drawn them level (2).

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  5. Sutton's predictions: Wolves v Brightonpublished at 14:09 10 May

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    Wolves' winning run was ended by Manchester City last time out but I was still really impressed by their intensity and they will cause Brighton plenty of problems too.

    It has been a strange season for the Seagulls, who have been a top-half team for the entire campaign but have won only one of their past seven league games.

    I don't think their campaign is necessarily fizzling out because they played well in their draw with Newcastle last week, but their poor run might continue because I don't see them beating Wolves either.

    Sutton's prediction: 2-1

    Read the full predictions and have your say here.

  6. Hurzeler on March, Ayari reaction and McGill's contractpublished at 10:11 9 May

    Josh Lobley
    BBC Sport Journalist

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

    Here are the key lines from his news conference:

    • Hurzeler confirmed Solly March will be out for the remaining three games but hopefully be back for pre-season. Georginio Rutter is also unavailable but could return before the season ends.

    • Meanwhile, Kaoru Mitoma will be an option for Saturday's match.

    • Hurzeler was asked about dropping Yasin Ayari for last week's draw against Newcastle: "It was one my hardest decisions so far this season. I had a conversation with him. Of course, he wasn't happy and I didn't expect him to be. It's about the player and whether they will react in the right way after the feeling of disappointment."

    • Hurzeler spoke highly of the club's end of season award ceremony, which took place this week: "It was a really nice, well organised evening which was special for our supporters. We want to give back to them after their support this season. It was important to get in touch with them and to listen to their feelings."

    • He added: "Sometimes, I think the staff don't get rewarded enough. The players can't perform without the great staff around them and I am very grateful for them. It is important to mention them."

    • On Tom McGill, who signed a new deal this week: "It was very important for him to extend his contract. You need goalkeepers who are the best challengers and trainers who try to compete with the first-choice goalkeeper. He has great character and tries to be his best every day. We are really happy to have him."

    • On Saturday's opponents and their upturn in form since Vitor Pereira's arrival: "It's impressive - they have a clear style of play and are very good defensively. In possession, they have a clear formation too. It will be a big challenge and we will try to go for it."

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