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Image source, Getty ImagesBrighton commentator Jonny Cantor believes Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler feels the Seagulls "should be higher" than where they currently sit in the Premier League table.
Hurzeler's side are currently eighth and were perhaps unfortunate to lose against Liverpool at the weekend after being ahead for 55 minutes.
Speaking about Hurzeler's start as Brighton boss, Cantor said: "When people ask me what's it like under the new manager, I try and find the right words... he uses the word intensity a lot and there's no two ways about it.
"It's an intense watch, it is at times a little bit chaotic and we see that not only getting forward because they do get more people in the box and create more chances.
"But, they also seem more chaotic at the back. It's so difficult, the way that he plays to get it spot on for the whole 90 minutes. They've led nine times this season and been equalised against five times - the improvement could be maybe holding onto the lead and making the right decisions."
"I think Hurzeler feels we should be higher than we are, that's a disappointment to him. They have a top quality squad and there's been massive investment - but maybe those results haven't been reflected in the performances."
Former Brighton striker Warren Aspinall also spoke about what he felt the Seagulls needed to improve after their first 10 league games: "They're going to have to do game management a little bit better, when the subs come on, they're going to have to do a bit better.
"If you go back to the Wolves game, 2-1 up and cruising, we break clear and yes we want that third goal but in the 92nd minute. [Mats] Wieffer was not at the pace of the game yet and he's an experienced player, he needs to run the ball to the corner or wait for the defender - it's little things like that.
"[Brajan] Gruda on Saturday comes on and he's dancing around the ball and he goes inside and slips, you can't do it all yourself - it's a team game. Gruda from what I've seen so far he wants to do it himself.
"He needs to get to grips, I know he's only young and played a handful of games but he has to learn quickly - this is a top league and we want to finish sixth if we can. We need to get into Europe."
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The latest episode of BBC Radio Sussex's Albion Unlimited has landed.
Brighton's summer signing Ferdi Kadioglu discusses the weekend's defeat to Liverpool, his goal and his start to life with the club.
Phil McNulty, the BBC's chief football writer, is also on to assess the Seagulls' first 10 Premier League games of the season and there is a full preview of this weekend's home fixture against Manchester City.
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Scott McCarthy
Fan writer
Image source, Getty ImagesBefore the start of this season, not many football fans outside of Brighton, Blackburn and Swansea will have heard of Yasin Ayari. And neither Rovers nor Swans fans will have been particularly impressed, one imagines.
The Swedish midfielder did not pull up any trees on his two loan spells in the Championship last season.
This makes Ayari similar to compatriot Viktor Gyokeres, who did so little in temporary switches to Swansea and Coventry City that the Albion were happy to sell him to the latter for £1m.
Three and a half years later and Gyokeres is one of the hottest properties in European football whose £85m release clause in his Sporting contract could be activated by any of the multiple Premier League clubs rumoured to be interested in his services.
Gyokeres is the one who got away from Brighton. In contrast, Ayari has seized an unexpected opportunity to prove himself at the Albion, in spite of those two disappointing loans.
A combination of selling Pascal Gross and Billy Gilmour, Jack Hinshelwood starting the campaign at full-back and injuries to James Milner, Matt O'Riley, Brajan Gruda and Ferdi Kadioglu has meant Ayari was thrust into Premier League action almost by default.
Even as those players return, Ayari has maintained his place - and deservedly so.
He gets better with each game, culminating in a man-of-the-match display against Liverpool in which he and Hinshelwood were central to Brighton dominating the first half at Anfield.
The highlight was a pass which left a defender as good as Virgil van Dijk looking like a rabbit caught in the headlights. If Georginio Rutter had converted the chance it created, Ayari would have the best assist of the season so far to his name.
It is a name the rest of English football will soon know if Ayari continues his rocketing rate of improvement.
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Image source, Getty ImagesBrighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen believes the Seagulls' "mix of experience and talent" is enabling them to challenge teams at the top of the table, after taking the lead against Liverpool but falling to a narrow 2-1 defeat at Anfield.
Speaking to BBC Radio Sussex after the game, Verbruggen said: "We all know that we have a good team. We have a deep squad with a lot of quality. We have a good mix of experience and talent, so it really is a pleasure to be a part of.
"Every week we learn things and get better, so we have to keep building on that and performances like these. If we do that, I think we can reach good things this season."
Manchester City are Brighton's next Premier League opponents, and the Dutch shot-stopper believes Fabian Hurzeler's side can take "confidence" into their next challenge.
"We know what we are capable of," Verbruggen said. "We have shown that being clean and having the courage to play out from the back - and being good at it as well - can give you the momentum in a game.
"I think it is really important that we do that in the coming games."
Verbruggen was also asked about his current form, after keeping two clean sheets in eight league appearances so far this season: "I'm feeling good. I'm feeling sharp.
"I think the whole team feels sharp and fresh, so that inspires you as an individual. We just have to keep going, keep improving, and keep getting better and better."
Image source, Getty ImagesWe asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Liverpool and Brighton.
Here are some of your comments:
Liverpool fans:
Linda: Thought Brighton played really well in both games this week. Liverpool’s attitude and commitment to win these games was outstanding - lovely play and energy from all involved - playing for, and with, each other. Slot has made the transition of Klopp leaving and his arrival seamless. Looking forward to how this season goes. You just never know...
Rhys: Slot has made Liverpool so resilient. Gone is the intensity in attack under Klopp and in its place is a calm composure. Even when on the back foot there is no panic. They just keep to the system and work from back to front.
Pedro: Sloppy first half but showed some guts and determination in the second. I thought Gomez had a great game after coming on for Konate and was unlucky not to score. Salah amazing again... where's the contract offer? Liverpool back on top of the league. So far so good but the big test comes against Manchester City and Real Madrid.
Richard: The first half was woeful. The second, much better. Why couldn't we muster up the urgency that we saw in the second half of the second half, earlier in the match? This sort of syndrome - allowing ourselves to fall behind and sit and wait until the crowd forces us to surge with intent and pressure - we should be doing from the first minute.
Brighton fans:
Brian: First 45 minutes was as good a performance as I can ever remember from a Brighton team. Hinshelwood and Ayari were excellent in midfield. Liverpool ultimately deserved their win, but knowing that we have Pedro, Baleba, O'Riley, Minteh, March and Dunk all close to returning from injury makes me believe that the future for us is very bright.
Ben: When will we get a bit more streetwise? For the second goal, we again allowed a player to run half the length of the pitch. Surely a quick tug on the shirt, take the yellow card and slow the game down. Subs were 10 minutes too late. After 65 minutes our midfield started to chase shadows and needed refreshing.
Sam: There were lots of positives to take away. We could have had three by half-time. However, we were undone by a great attack. The only question I have is why Hurzeler didn't put the subs on earlier?
Nicholas: Brighton showed signs they can mix it with the best and the future looks bright for them. There is just that gap in experience and concentration keeping them off the big six clubs. After Manchester City next week, they should pick up 18 from 21 points - so keep an eye on them.
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Emlyn Begley
BBC Sport journalist at Anfield
Image source, Getty ImagesFor a while Brighton looked as if they could be entering the title conversation.
Fabian Hurzeler, the youngest permanent Premier League manager ever at the age of 31, has carried on the excellent work of his predecessors and has them dreaming of even more.
They fully merited their lead when Danny Welbeck knocked Kaoru Mitoma’s cross onto summer signing Kadioglu, who scored his first goal in English football.
They had a glorious opportunity to double their lead when Jack Hinshelwood sent Rutter through but he shot straight at Kelleher.
But as Liverpool improved in the second half, Brighton offered less going forward – and only managed one effort on target after the break.
Image source, Getty ImagesBrighton boss Fabian Hurzeler speaking to BBC Match of the Day after today's loss: "There was a big chance today. If we score the second goal, or we could have even got a third or fourth, in the first half then it is a different game.
"Then of course they have individual quality. They scored out of nowhere with a cross, they scored with a shot from outside the box. In this league there are top quality players.
"We have to be at the maximum and today we were not for 90 minutes. Then you can't win the game."
On goalscorer Ferdi Kadioglu: "He's a very flexible players. He gives us good crosses, good shots, he can run a lot. He needs a little bit more time to adapt to the intensity but he's getting there step-by-step. He is a great character, he loves to learn, he loves to improve and when he shows this attitude then I'm sure long-term he will be a very important player for us."
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Chris Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League matches this season, against a variety of guests.
For week 10 he takes on The Piano TV series winner Brad Kella.
Sutton's prediction: 2-0
I am at Anfield with Ian Dennis on Saturday to cover this game for BBC Radio 5 Live and I am looking forward to it.
It has not been a great week for Brighton, who threw victory away against Wolves last weekend, conceding a 93rd-minute equaliser, then lost at home to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup in midweek.
Going to Anfield will be even harder for them. Liverpool dropped points against Arsenal in their last league game, but I can't see that happening here - Brighton will cause them problems but they can't afford to slip up, and they won't.
Brad's prediction: 3-0
No messing about here!
Seven matches make up Saturday's Premier League action, and we will bring you every moment.
Newcastle v Arsenal - 12:30
Bournemouth v Manchester City
Ipswich v Leicester
Liverpool v Brighton - listen on BBC Radio 5 Live
Nottingham Forest v West Ham
Southampton v Everton
Wolves v Crystal Palace - 17:30 - listen on BBC Radio 5 Live
Kick-off 15:00 GMT unless stated
Image source, PA MediaBrighton boss Fabian Hurzeler believes the Seagulls' next two Premier League games against title challengers Liverpool and Manchester City will show how ready his team are to "challenge the establishment".
Hurzeler's side have lost only once in the league this season and they are sixth in the table before a trip to Anfield on Saturday.
"Now we can prove to ourselves how far we are as a team and how ready we are to really challenge the establishment," said Hurzeler.
"In the end, that's where we want to go, that's the ambition from the club. That's our responsibility to show it individually and also as a group if we are ready or not."
Jack Hinshelwood, who came off the bench for Brighton in Wednesday's Carabao Cup loss to Liverpool, told BBC Radio Sussex: "It's a massive game, going to Anfield is a tough place to go. We want to go there and challenge these big teams.
"It's what we set out to do this season, we don't want to just be making up the numbers, we want to make our own stamp on the game and earn some points."
Katie Stafford
BBC Sport journalist
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Liverpool (kick-off 15:00 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Matt O'Riley and Joao Pedro have returned to training and could be in contention for the game at Anfield.
Ferdi Kadioglu "is not that bad" following Wednesday's game against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup and Hurzeler hopes he will also be available.
On O'Riley, who was injured on his debut in August: "We didn't expect him to be back this quickly but we have great experts in our medical team. He's worked hard in rehab and he's a very good character. We're looking forward to having him on the pitch."
He expects Simon Adingra, who scored on Wednesday, to be "ready" to play again this weekend despite only just coming back from injury.
On his post-match comments about being ruthless: "It is just about avoiding mistakes because Liverpool will punish them. We had plenty of chances but we just needed the last consequence to score. Small details which make a difference in the end."
He said "this group is very intelligent" and "they have the will to improve and learn, which is special".
On the difference between playing home and away: "In general you want to keep the same style but at some points you have to make adaptations. We try to focus on our style of play and dominate in possession and do this away from home as well as at home."
He is hopeful his side "can learn from their mistakes" in the cup loss to get a result against Arne Slot's side in the Premier League.
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Image source, Getty ImagesWe asked for your thoughts after Wednesday's League Cup game between Brighton and Liverpool.
Here are some of your comments:
Brighton fans
John: Brighton played some decent stuff against a brilliant Liverpool side who counter attack at such place they are very hard to deal with. There are still players trying to bed in at Brighton and Gruda looks very good, but Wieffer is still off the pace and Moder needs a new club.
Cliff: Simple mistakes seem to be the story of our game just lately and giving away possession at crucial moments in dangerous areas. We need to concentrate in these rare moments.
Steve: Once again a Brighton manager put out a weak team. No wonder we have never got to the quarter-finals because clearly the league always come first.
Joe: Feels like a missed opportunity by the manager putting out the starting XI he did. Questionable first round of defensive substitutions when already two goals down. The less said about Wieffer the better.
Liverpool fans
Clifford: The changes made in the Liverpool back four were too much and it upset the balance. It could have been a different result.
Ken: Great win against a very dangerous team that never gives up. We gave the ball away too much and at times looked careless. Our determination to win and the fantastic skills of Gakpo and Diaz were the difference. Why didn't Brighton have Mitoma and Welbeck on as starters though? Exciting match which was a joy to watch.
Keith: Impressed with us for the majority of the game in what was on paper an extremely tough tie. Arne Slot goes from strength to strength but his managerial mettle will be tested by the task of making Quansah the finished article as he remains error prone. Decent draw for quarters too.
Glen: Second half we were in control but we kept letting Brighton back in with silly mistakes. Our back-up players need to be more clinical in their approach.
Image source, Getty ImagesBrighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler, speaking to the media after exiting the League Cup:
"It's disappointing to be knocked out of the cup but we were not ruthless enough, and I think that was the difference.
"Liverpool scored at the right moments. They scored out of nowhere with an unbelievable shot. They had the timing on their side today and we were not able to reply at the right moments.
"We had a lot of positive things but of course also negative things, otherwise you wouldn't lose the match.
"We have to analyse it, we have to give feedback and then we try to keep going."
Gary Rose
BBC Sport journalist
Image source, Getty ImagesThis was a bit of a strange game in that at half-time it looked like we'd be lucky to see one goal, let alone five.
But the opener by Cody Gakpo seemed to spark Brighton into life and things could have turned out differently but for some poor defending in the build up to each of Liverpool's goals.
But there are positives to take from the game as they showed good fight to almost come back from two-goals down, while Tariq Lamptey's goal was his first in two years.
A League Cup dream may be over for Brighton but they have the chance to gain swift revenge over the Reds when they travel to Anfield in the Premier League at the weekend.
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The Carabao Cup quarter-final line-up will be completed on Wednesday, with the six remaining fourth-round ties being played.
Brighton v Liverpool (19:30)
Aston Villa v Crystal Palace
Man Utd v Leicester
Newcastle v Chelsea - listen on BBC Radio 5 Live
Preston v Arsenal
Tottenham v Man City (20:15) - listen on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
Kick-off times 19:45 GMT unless stated
Image source, Getty ImagesBrajan Gruda has said it will take "a few games" to get to "top form", having been sidelined by injury in the early weeks of his spell with Brighton.
Gruda, signed from Mainz in August in a deal worth £25m, had to wait until 6 October before making his Premier League debut for the Seagulls.
He has made two appearances as a substitute but is yet to start a match.
The Germany Under-21 international, who said he believes his best position is on the right wing, told BBC Radio Sussex: "I have a lot of friends now in the team, I feel comfortable at the club. When I leave training my family is there so I'm not alone, and the city is beautiful, so everything is perfect.
"It was not so easy [to settle initially] because, especially when you're injured, you have everything in your mind and you're thinking too much.
"Now I'm happy, the injury is going well. Of course, it is going to take some weeks and games to get to 100% and top form but I am in a good way."
Asked how he has found the intensity and the challenge of the Premier League, he said: "It was surprising, there's a lot of running back and forward, back and forward without stopping. It's very intensive and a little bit different to the Bundesliga.
"The manager said I needed a bit of time to get to 100% but he believes in me, he knows my qualities, so not to worry. He's helped me a lot."
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