Good job Seagulls don't have a glass ceilingpublished at 18:45 24 August 2024
18:45 24 August 2024
Simon Stone Chief football news reporter
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I'm sure he has said it a few times, but I remember talking to Brighton chief executive Paul Barber not long ago where he told me there was 'no glass ceiling' for his club.
Beating Manchester United for the fifth time in six Premier League games is still something to celebrate, but it is the backdrop to this latest success that creates the glow.
They have a new manager, loads of unused new players and some experienced older ones, who have seen it and done it all but are still working hard to show the younger ones how it is done.
Danny Welbeck excelling on a day when 20-year-old Yankuba Minteh showed flashes of brilliance, but could clearly benefit from guidance of his older team-mate, just highlights the development in Fabian Hurzeler's squad.
It is a good job there is no glass ceiling. It would have been smashed... again.
Brighton 2-1 Man Utd: What Hurzeler saidpublished at 15:05 24 August 2024
15:05 24 August 2024
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."
Brighton 2-1 Man Utd: What Joao Pedro saidpublished at 14:56 24 August 2024
14:56 24 August 2024
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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."
Brighton 2-1 Man Utd: Did you know?published at 14:55 24 August 2024
14:55 24 August 2024
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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.
Brighton 2-1 Man Utd: Send us your thoughtspublished at 14:28 24 August 2024
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.
Follow Saturday's Premier League fixturespublished at 11:37 24 August 2024
11:37 24 August 2024
There are seven games on Saturday and BBC Sport will bring you all the action and reaction.
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.
The versatile midfielder, 24, helped Turkey reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 earlier this summer.
Sutton's predictions: Brighton v Man Utdpublished at 18:01 23 August 2024
18:01 23 August 2024
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.
Barco joins Sevilla on season-long loanpublished at 17:19 23 August 2024
17:19 23 August 2024
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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."
The answerpublished at 17:00 23 August 2024
17:00 23 August 2024
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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.
PFA concerned at PSR's 'unintended consequences'published at 12:25 23 August 2024
12:25 23 August 2024
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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.
Seagulls appoint Crofts as assistant head coachpublished at 10:55 23 August 2024
10:55 23 August 2024
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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."
Today's trivia challengepublished at 09:02 23 August 2024
09:02 23 August 2024
Who has made the most Premier League appearances for Brighton?
Answer will be revealed at 17:00 BST
Gossip: Seagulls among suitors for Hummelspublished at 07:51 23 August 2024
07:51 23 August 2024
Brighton, Real Sociedad and Real Mallorca are battling to sign 35-year-old German defender Mats Hummels on a free transfer. (Florian Plettenberg, external)