Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "It was very emotional. It always is when you get the win in the last minute. I think we deserved to win - we had a good game, not a perfect game. There were also situations where Manchester United had the chance to win the game.

"I'm very proud of the team. They showed the value of never giving up and that is very important to me.

"I think the first half was equal and then in the second half we started to control the game quite well. We had a lot of chances, especially in the second half.

"For me, their goal was from out of nowhere. Then I didn't like losing the control. Then, after their offside goal, I think we started to control the game again. In the end, I think we deserved to win."

On goalscorer Joao Pedro: "I think Joao is a player who can decide the game with one action. For me, it was impressive today how he worked against the ball.

"He had the belief that he would score and that is something that makes him special. But, in the end, it's always a team win and that is most important."

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Brighton goalscorer Joao Pedro has been speaking to TNT Sports after the win: "First of all, I'm very happy for the win. I think that the goal at the end shows how much we wanted to win the game - [our] first game at home against a big team. I cannot feel better than today. I think the team did well and now we need to rest because we have another big game next weekend."

On the fans' reaction at full-time: "I think the fans know the power of the team, so they always expect a great game against big teams. Today we won, so I think everyone is happy and we need to enjoy it."

On staying motivated in the game: "Like the gaffer said to us, we need to believe in ourselves. We know they are Manchester United - a big club - but I think everyone wants to show our power. I think this is what motivates us to fight against the big teams and then you never know. Now we need to think about the next game, [against] another big team."

On Fabian Hurzeler's impact: "I think he is a very good person. He always tries to push us to believe in ourselves and to keep it going. I think it was another big game for us, another three points, and this is what he wants: to fight and push until the end."

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Danny Welbeck's opening goal for Brighton was the 100th goal of his club career in all competitions. Welbeck has scored five Premier League goals against Manchester United, only netting more against West Ham United (6). In addition, he has scored more goals against the Red Devils than any other former player in the Premier League.

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No supporter should get too elated or distressed about a single result, even on the opening day of the season.

After all, Aston Villa were beaten 5-1 at Newcastle United in their first game 12 months ago and still exceeded expectations by qualifying for the Champions League.

However, two results can shape a narrative, which is why this Premier League encounter at the Amex is significant for Brighton and Manchester United.

For Brighton, it would provide more confidence that the risk they have taken in appointing 31-year-old Fabian Hurzeler, as Roberto De Zerbi's successor, is justified.

For Manchester United, it would be a further hint that they are moving in the right direction under Erik ten Hag.

Brighton have won four of their last five league games against Manchester United, but they are the ones who would find it easier to dismiss a negative result.

Discounting the Community Shield, Erik ten Hag's side are looking for their fifth successive victory across two seasons. They have only managed that once since January 2023.

Amazingly, United have only won their first two league games three times since the 2011-12 Premier League campaign.

What a boost it would give Erik ten Hag and his players to secure maximum points.

There are seven games on Saturday and BBC Sport will bring you all the action and reaction.

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This season, English top-flight clubs are trialling a new financial system that limits spending based on the earnings of the bottom side, designed to "protect the competitive balance of the Premier League".

Football finance expert Rob Wilson tells The Football News Show why, if permanently introduced, it could make the top Premier League sides less competitive against their European counterparts.

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Turkey international Ferdi Kadioglu is heading to England to continue talks about a move to Brighton and to have a medical, his club Fenerbahce has said on social media., external

The versatile midfielder, 24, helped Turkey reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 earlier this summer.

Chris Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League matches this season, against a variety of guests.

For week two, he takes on Make Me A Mixtape hosts Clara Amfo and Jordan Stephens.

Sutton's prediction: 1-1

Getting off to a winning start in the Premier League was important for Erik ten Hag, albeit Manchester United didn't hit the heights they are maybe capable of.

Lisandro Martinez is going to be the key for them this season. I know everybody talks about attacking players, but they missed him for large parts of last season and he gives them a bit of steel at the back.

I predicted Brighton to lose at Everton and they won easily in the end. They like a left-field appointment and Fabian Hurzeler has made a really good start.

It's always important to get that first win under your belt as a new manager to get that belief that your message is getting across.

Amfo's prediction: 1-3

Stephens' prediction: 2-2

Are you just guessing these? If so, that's quite a good one. I've gone for a draw because I don't know what to make of Brighton yet, but you could get me on this one.

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Midfielder Valentin Barco has joined Spanish club Sevilla on loan for the 2024-25 season.

He made seven appearances in all competitions for Brighton last season after joining the Seagulls in January from Boca Juniors.

"Valentin made good progress with us last season and this is a great opportunity for him to go and get experience and minutes with one of the top clubs in Spain in a very competitive environment," head coach Fabian Hurzeler said.

Technical director David Weir added: "Sevilla is a fantastic club for Valentin to go and further his development. He made a great impression last season in the Premier League and La Liga is another top league where he can continue to learn."

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Earlier, we asked you who has made the most Premier League appearances for Brighton.

It probably comes as little surprise that Lewis Dunk has that honour, chalking up 242 appearances in England's top flight.

Maheta Molango, chief executive of the Professional Footballers' Association tells The Football News Show why he is concerned at the current and potential future financial rules in the Premier League.

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Andrew Crofts has been appointed as Brighton's assistant first-team head coach, alongside Jonas Scheuermann in Fabian Hurzeler's coaching team.

The former Brighton captain joined the club in July 2019 as a player-coach for the under-21s and was interim manager after Graham Potter departed in 2022. Under Roberto de Zerbi, he was a first-team coach.

Technical director David Weir said: "He has worked incredibly hard over the past five years and he has been vital for continuity at the club."

Goalkeeping coach Jack Stern has also signed a new long-term deal with the club.

Seagulls head coach Hurzeler said: "This is great news for the club, Crofty and Jack. I knew when I came to the club that they were both important members of our coaching structure and I have now seen first-hand their contribution to the club."

Who has made the most Premier League appearances for Brighton?

Answer will be revealed at 17:00 BST

Brighton, Real Sociedad and Real Mallorca are battling to sign 35-year-old German defender Mats Hummels on a free transfer. (Florian Plettenberg, external)

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Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Manchester United.

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• Evan Ferguson, Tariq Lamptey and Pervis Estupinan have returned to training this week but it is too early to say whether they will be fit enough to be involved.

• He confirmed Yankuba Minteh will be available after he was substituted against Everton with concussion.

• On the opening day win over the Toffees: "We are grateful for the start but we know it is hard work in every game. We have to try to keep the momentum."

• He said Saturday's opponents Manchester United "will be a challenge" but "we shouldn't hide" and instead "go into the game with our own self confidence".

• Hurzeler said new signing Georginio Rutter "will be a big player for Brighton" as "he has something special." Hurzeler did not comment on whether he is available for Saturday's match.

• On possible outgoings before the window closes: "The players know how we plan as we communicate transparently. I will never play with their hopes. I can't comment on any rumours but the players know how we plan and then it is up to them."

• He said they "have to improve in all phases of the game" despite a positive start to the season and added: "I said to the team we deserved the win but don't be too happy about the result because we need to continue improving."

• In response to the importance of having experienced players in his team: "They have experienced more things on the pitch than me, so I can learn from listening to their opinions. I can use that then to prepare for the match against Manchester United because he [Danny Welbeck] has also played there and has some more knowledge about the club and their players. I would be silly if I didn't use it."

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Brighton defender Valentin Barco is set to join Sevilla on loan but the deal does not include an option to buy him. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Napoli director Giovanni Manna has returned to England to continue transfer talks for Brighton midfielder Billy Gilmour. (Gianluca di Marzio - in Italian), external

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Brighton striker Abdallah Sima has joined French side Stade Brestois on a season-long loan.

The Senegalese striker is yet to make an appearance for Brighton since joining the club in 2021 from Slavia Prague.

The 23-year-old spent last season on loan at Scottish club Rangers, for whom he scored 16 goals, and he has previously been on loan at Stoke City and Angers.

Technical director David Weir said: "Abdallah had a successful period with Rangers last season and this loan will give him the opportunity to get regular minutes in a good league at a club who finished third in France last season and will be playing in the Champions League this season."

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Brighton's James Milner now holds the record for appearing in the most Premier League campaigns (23).

He has been on the winning side in 11 of his 35 appearances against Manchester United in the competition, with only Kyle Walker beating the Red Devils more (12).

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Brighton fans will "really enjoy" watching new signing Georginio Rutter, BBC Radio Leeds commentator Adam Pope has said.

Speaking on BBC Radio Sussex's Albion Unlimited podcast, Pope spoke about Rutter's time at Leeds - from how the club "would have bitten somebody's hands off" to have a £40m bid for him after his first few months at the club, to becoming a fan favourite who Pope believed had a good chance of being this year's Championship player of the year.

"For the Championship he was unique, the sort of guy who could pick up a ball deep inside his own half and beat three or four players, scoop a pass over the defence and hence gets a bunch of assists," said Pope.

"What you won't get is a prolific goalscorer - if you're looking for a finisher, he's not your man. He is someone who will give you joy and unpredictability and for a very very tall man he's very strong and very difficult to get off the ball, he has unbelievable feet, he's a joy to watch. Very unpredictable, to sum him up.

"For £40m after his first few months [at Leeds] you would have bitten somebody's hands off, you wouldn't have believed it - because he was a bit broken after his Premier League experience when he was relegated, but last year he was brilliant.

"This year there would have been every chance he would've been Championship player of the year if he had stayed."

Can he replicate his Championship form in the Premier League?

Pope said: "I don't expect him to replicate his mercurial sort of talent week in week out in the Premier League, what you will have though is a guy who became an absolute fan favourite.

"He's a really fun, bubbly character with an infectious laugh, in that sense he's great from a club point of view, because he'll get on with the fans and his team-mates - he will be popular straight away, you'll really enjoy him."

"At 22, it's all there in front of him, I don't think the Premier League experience would have harmed him too much, last year built his confidence up. He wanted the Premier League and this is his chance, so you're getting someone who's fully invested in it, if he can improve in the areas I've mentioned then you've got some player on your hands."

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