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Image source, Getty ImagesBrighton midfielder Jack Hinshelwood talks to Albion Unlimited about using the pain of defeat against Crystal Palace to further motivate them for the visit of Leicester City on Saturday: "The loss is tough to take, but we have had a lot of setbacks that are usually followed by good responses, so I think we have to let this one hurt for a few days and then go back to the training pitch, work really hard and do what we know we do best.
"We had chances, they took their two opportunities and they were low blows but we responded well, in the second half we lacked a bit of cutting edge and I think we could have done more to test the keeper.
"There is still loads to play for. This is going to motivate us more. By the time Leicester come we will be raring to go because it's hurt us and hurt our fans.
"Come Saturday we will show a good response."
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Pat Nevin
Former footballer and presenter
Image source, Getty ImagesSome matches are sophisticated, exciting and some are boring, but now and again you get the odd one that is just bonkers.
I popped down to Selhurst Park as Crystal Palace welcomed Brighton. Robustly. It wasn't that dirty but it still ended with nine men playing against 10.
The referee had obviously watched Everton's James Tarkowski not being sent off against Liverpool and noticed the referee that night being roundly criticised by everyone, including his own bosses at the PGMOL for not reaching for his red card.
So the man in the middle this time was not taking any chances and the flood of yellows turned quickly into reds.
Oddly I did not blame the officials. It was a tough match to keep on track and there were a load of difficult, marginal calls to make. In the end, nine-man Palace came out winners. Brighton's vague hopes of reaching the Champions League spots melted away in the south London sunshine and the home support celebrated that fact more than any goal on the day.
The age-old British football tradition of enjoying your fiercest rival's failure as much as your own success was effortlessly maintained. The most heartening thing about the entire day was the atmosphere that crackled noisily throughout.
Bigger clubs now bemoan the hollow atmosphere at many of their Premier League games and I wonder if this is at least a part of the reason why the likes of Brighton, Bournemouth and Brentford are above Manchester United and Tottenham in the league table.
Visitors from abroad always want to go to the big stadiums with the most famous names, but more and more often that is not where you will get the most authentic, loudest and most passionate matchday experience.
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George Booth
BBC Sport journalist
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner was an animated figure throughout - constantly moving in the technical area and never sitting down for long periods.
He did generally respect the white line, only leaving his technical area once in the first half, while in the final 10 minutes of the contest he was frequently interacting with the crowd in a bid to help his team over the line.
Fabian Hurzeler spent the majority of the first half outside his technical area, virtually inches away from the pitch, but was seated for most of the second half - despite the three red cards coming during this period.
When his side faced a defensive set-piece, assistant manager Jonas Scheuermann took control of the technical area, with Brighton's players often looking back to follow instructions.
The Brighton manager, with the help of his coaching staff, also interacted with fourth official Sam Allison throughout the game.
The latest episode of Albion Unlimited from BBC Radio Sussex is now available to listen to and download.
Brighton's Jack Hinshelwood speaks about how the defeat by Crystal Palace can be used as motivation for future games, while BBC Radio Newcastle's Sunderland commentator Nick Barnes discusses new signing Tom Watson.
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Scott McCarthy
Fan writer
Image source, PA MediaHistory was made at Selhurst Park on Saturday. the only problem being none of it was done by the Albion.
Crystal Palace became just the third side since the Premier League came into existence to win a game with only nine players.
In doing so, they secured their first double over Brighton since the 1932-33 season.
Given the whole "Seagulls versus Eagles hating each other" only became a thing in the 1970s, you can argue it was Palace's first ever double of the rivalry.
Brighton fans of the early 1930s probably did not care much about defeat by Palace. Just as well, seeing as the 3-0 defeat at Selhurst and 2-0 reversal at the Goldstone Ground took place within seven days.
Losing twice to Palace in a week sounds particularly grim. Maybe we should be grateful these two defeats in 2024-25 came four months apart?
It also provides another unwanted achievement for the CV of Fabian Hurzeler. The first Albion manager to lose two league games against Palace for 92 years now sits alongside overseeing the heaviest league defeat in 67 years.
On the flip side, Hurzeler has also taken 10 points from the two Manchester clubs, beaten Chelsea in league and FA Cup, and overseen six consecutive wins in all competitions - the first Brighton boss to do so in the top flight.
All this suggests that Hurzeler is one of those managers for whom it is sink or swim. Brighton are either really good and secure fantastic results, or really bad and a total disappointment.
There is no middle ground. Which is a bit problematic for a game like Palace away, where most Albion fans would accept a dull draw.
Still, at least it is never boring with this Albion team. Goodness knows what will happen against Leicester next.
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Everton and Brighton have joined the race to sign Ipswich and England Under-21 striker Liam Delap, 22, whose £40m release clause will become active if Ipswich are relegated from the Premier League. (TeamTalk), external
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Image source, Getty ImagesWe asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Brighton.
Here are some of your comments:
Palace fans
Andy: The Eagles clipping the Seagulls' wings this season! A great game. It's a shame we will lose Marc Guehi for the next couple of Premier League games but what a trooper Maxence Lacroix is!
Sam: What a dramatic derby! The purest form of digging in, getting your head down and defending with gritted teeth. An unbelievable climax with three early exits - I noticed the score was 2-1 on goals and red cards! An exhilarating game of football - and wonderful to have won it in the end.
Michael: When you can grind out a win like that, when the chips are down, it says a lot about the determination and will to win from the team. We saw that in particular when we lost two players and Brighton were sensing a win. Not to mention what it says about the manager, Oliver Glasner, who has given the team the belief that if they keep going, they can win.
Ben: Palace are riding high, although we do make it hard for ourselves at times! We have quite good strength in depth for once. Though, in my opinion, Daichi Kamada is not good enough. I know he did a couple of good things in this game but he is still not good enough for the Premier League, nor is Eddie Nketiah. The rest of the team is top quality.
Brighton fans
Clive: Three games, three losses. That defines the season and the manager's lack of tactical knowhow. The same excuses. Slow, ponderous and predictable.
Fran: After the last two defeats, you would think that we would be up for it against Palace but it seems we are having problems raising it, even against them! Really disappointing and I'm not sure what the problem is? The players, manager or system? Or all three! We really need to do it against Leicester next week, otherwise our season is over. We need to forget about Europe and just finish as high as we can.
David: Hopeless. No attacking ideas at all. We couldn't even score against nine men. Since losing on penalties in the FA Cup quarter-final, they seem to have lost interest.
John: A totally inexperienced manager. Bundesliga 2 is not good enough for the Premier League. The tactics, motivation, substitutes and man-management is shocking.
Brighton and Bournemouth are both keeping tabs on 18-year-old Bristol Rovers midfielder Kofi Shaw. (Mail), external
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Image source, Getty ImagesBrighton midfielder Jack Hinshelwood has been speaking to BBC Radio Sussex about the defeat: "It's really tough to take. I think it's going to hurt for the next few days but we have had a lot of setbacks this season which have usually been followed by good responses.
"I think we have to let this one hurt for a good few days but also get back to work on the training pitch and really work hard. We need to go back to the things we were doing really well.
"We have to show a response next Saturday and hopefully show a good response there.
"We had chances. They took their two opportunities really, which were low blows for us. We responded really well to the first one and got the equaliser, but I think in the second half we lacked a bit of cutting edge.
"The goalkeeper made a few good saves but I think we could've done more to test him.
"I think there's going to be a few regrets from this game but luckily in football there is another game that is going to come quickly. It's our job now to respond well."
On there being lots to play for still: "I think this is just going to motivate us more now. I think everyone will be raring to go against Leicester next Saturday, so we've got to show a response.
"It's hurt us and hurt our fans."
Image source, Getty ImagesBrighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "If you are not playing at the highest level, it is difficult to win Premier League games. It was a tough game, very emotional.
"It was difficult to get control in the game and we were not able to do this over the 90 minutes. We have to analyse that and find out why.
"It is a very young group and they learn from these mistakes. We have to help them get better. It is very important not to overreact. It is about staying together and seeing the positive things.
"It is very important to be very honest with one another."
Image source, Getty ImagesCrystal Palace completed a league double against Brighton for the first time since 1932-33 and for the first time ever in the top-flight.
Danny Welbeck scored his eighth Premier League goal of the season, while he also has four assists. Only in 2011-12 for Manchester United has he had more goal involvements in a single campaign. He also scored his 31st Premier League goal for Brighton, overtaking Pascal Gross (30) to become the Seagulls' leading scorer in the competition.
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Everton v Arsenal (12:30)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Ipswich v Wolves
West Ham v Bournemouth
Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest (17:30)
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There are a few derby games this weekend and this one - the M23 derby - is one of my favourites.
Both of these teams surprised me a bit last time out, and not in a good way.
Crystal Palace have been in great form but only drew with Southampton and I backed Brighton to beat Aston Villa, who absolutely walloped them in the end.
I promise I am not going to go for a draw with every prediction I make this week but the past five meetings between these two at Selhurst Park have ended 1-1, so that scoreline seems like a decent shout this time too.
Sutton's prediction: 1-1
Karan Vinod
BBC Sport journalist
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Crystal Palace (kick-off 15:00 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Hurzeler has confirmed that the same squad available from the Aston Villa loss will also be available for Palace, with Joel Veltman still out.
On the reaction he has seen from his squad after tough losses this week against Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa: "Quite well. We have to deal with setbacks and it's always about how you come back. We have to focus on the things that make us strong. It's about small margins - it's about details. We always stay positive."
Hurzeler was "happy" with Brajan Gruda and Joao Pedro's performances against Villa and said debutant Eiran Cashin's performance "made a good impression".
Hurzeler reiterated that the club needs two things - "togetherness and positive energy" - as they approach the climax to the season.
On bagging derby bragging rights against Palace having lost at home to their rivals in December: "I can feel it and it's also our responsibility to give them something back. In the first derby, we weren't at the highest level. Tomorrow it's an opportunity for us to make it better than last time."
Hurzeler hailed Palace as "one of the best teams in transition and one of the best teams in set-pieces."
On breaking down Palace's stern defence: "Everyone defends - everyone has the mindset to defend. It is not easy to play through the block so we have to find other solutions. It is important to be patient, because if you force it, you will give them opportunities to win the ball and they can attack with their transition players."
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Image source, Getty ImagesFollowing their 3-1 win at Amex Stadium in December, Crystal Palace are looking to complete their first league double over Brighton since 1932-33 and their first time in the top flight.
Each of the past five Premier League meetings between Crystal Palace and Brighton at Selhurst Park has finished 1-1. No specific fixture in English top-flight history has finished with the same scoreline on six consecutive occasions before.
Carlos Baleba has scored two Premier League goals in London this season, netting against Chelsea and Fulham. The only Seagulls players to net three goals in the capital in one season are Glenn Murray (three in 2017-18 and four in 2018-19) and Leandro Trossard (three in 2021-22).
Simon Stone
Chief football news reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesWhat a bizarre season this has been for Fabian Hurzeler and Brighton. Runs of positive results, followed by a succession of negative ones.
Form and injuries can be factors, but how do you explain this sequence...
Victories over Manchester City and at Bournemouth, then eight games without one, followed by three in a row, then two defeats, then six wins on the spin and now three without a victory, culminating in a heavy home loss to Aston Villa.
Marginal decisions went against Albion in the Villa game, just as a penalty shootout defeat by Nottingham Forest may end up being a painful postscript to the season.
A European place is still within reach, which given Brighton's history would be an achievement to cherish.
But the inconsistency that has scarred the campaign means we are going to get to the summer still not really knowing whether this has been a good season or not.
