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  1. 'Very difficult against opponent who try to break the rhythm' - Hurzelerpublished at 18:31 GMT 25 January

     Fabian HurzelerImage source, Getty Images

    Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler to BBC Match of the Day: "We played against a very solid team. We were not clean enough in the first half. We don't have good box positioning and obviously there is an opponent who try to break the rhythm all the time and then it's very difficult.

    "We are honest with each other, critical. We have to keep working. We will analyse what went wrong, where we have to improve, and then we keep going."

    On perceived timewasting from Everton: "When the referee says we won't send a player off for time wasting it says it all. I don't understand."

  2. Brighton 0-1 Everton: Seagulls fall short against battling Toffeespublished at 17:55 GMT 25 January

    Matthew Howarth
    BBC Sport journalist

    Brighton players show their frustration during Everton's Premier League win at Amex StadiumImage source, Getty Images

    Brighton had begun 2025 with a spring in their step, but their unbeaten start to the new year came to an end in limp fashion against Everton.

    Fabian Hurzeler's side, who had beaten Ipswich and Manchester United in their last two games, managed just one shot on target at Amex Stadium on Saturday - a blocked Joao Pedro effort in the first half.

    The hosts were furious at referee Tim Robinson's decision to award a penalty against Joel Veltman, who appeared to deliberately shepherd the ball out of play with his hand while under pressure from Beto inside the area.

    But it was a clumsy, unnecessary intervention from the Dutchman which ultimately cost his team dearly.

    A second-half improvement was not enough to spark a revival as Brighton's winless Premier League home run stretched to five matches.

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  3. Sutton's predictions: Brighton v Evertonpublished at 11:18 GMT 25 January

    Sutton's predictions graphic

    It is hard to judge David Moyes's Everton off the back of their 3-2 win over a Tottenham side who have been so leaky defensively.

    This will be a much better indication of whether Toffees striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is up and running after ending his long wait for a goal against Spurs.

    Similarly, it's hard to read too much into Brighton's victory at Manchester United.

    Their performance was impressive, especially how dominant they were, but then everyone is dominating against United at the moment - even Southampton managed it when they went to Old Trafford.

    Everton were also very good against Spurs but I think they will find things much harder here and Moyes has still got a bit of work to do to keep them up.

    Scoring goals has been such a problem for them so getting three against Tottenham was massive - but I don't think they will get any this week.

    Sutton's prediction: Brighton 2-0 Everton

    Read all of his predictions and have your say here

  4. Efficient or ineffective?published at 08:05 GMT 24 January

    This Premier League pursuit becomes a lot easier if you take your chances.

    BBC Sport has checked in on some data comparing goals versus expected goals this season.

    You can see from the bar graph some teams aren't finding the goals (yellow) to outstrip the expected goals they should score (black).

    Tottenham, Manchester City, Arsenal, Brentford, Newcastle, Brighton, Fulham, Nottingham Forest, Wolves and Leicester have all scored more than expected.

    Wolves in particular have found the net 32 times from an expected 23.56 - a significant overperformance.

    League leaders Liverpool are pretty much bang on in returning what they should, while Arsenal have outperformed, with 43 goals from an expected 37.78.

    Bournemouth - 36 goals from an expected 43 - are leaving opportunities on the table.

    Data compares expected goals to goals:
Team  	Round  	Goals  	Expected Goals  
Liverpool	League	50	50.23
Tottenham Hotspur	League	45	38.46
Chelsea	League	44	46.07
Manchester City	League	44	41.62
Arsenal	League	43	37.78
Brentford	League	40	35.55
Newcastle United	League	38	37.99
Bournemouth	League	36	43.34
Brighton and Hove Albion	League	35	30.97
Fulham	League	34	32.32
Aston Villa	League	33	33.85
Nottingham Forest	League	33	28.23
Wolverhampton Wanderers	League	32	23.56
Manchester United	League	27	32.86
West Ham United	League	27	30.32
Crystal Palace	League	25	30.63
Leicester City	League	23	21.62
Ipswich Town	League	20	20.32
Everton	League	18	21.43
Southampton	League	15	22.44
  5. 'Everything is positive internally and externally'published at 17:19 GMT 23 January

    Fara Williams, BBC Sport columnist banner
     Yankuba Minteh and MitomaImage source, Getty Images

    Overachieving as a team is a great feeling and that is how Brighton, Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest players will all be feeling.

    Going on a run of games and beating top teams helps to breed confidence and team morale. Then everything feels so much better.

    Training becomes more enjoyable and it is easier to be motivated for other games. Plus, you have more belief in your game plan, your manager and everything that is going on around you.

    Sometimes having a strong work rate and a game plan that marries with the ability of the team is better than having a team full of strong individuals.

    No-one would have thought that Forest, who were fighting relegation last season, would be joint second in the Premier League.

    They are comfortable in the way they are playing and, although Brighton and Bournemouth have a different style, they are all successful.

    Everything around those clubs is positive, internally and externally at the moment.

    Fara Williams was speaking to BBC Sport's Katie Stafford

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  6. Hurzeler on Enciso, Everton and home games at their 'castle'published at 14:37 GMT 23 January

    Henry Brownsey
    BBC Sport journalist

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

    Here are the key lines from his news conference:

    • Brajan Gruda and Jack Hinshelwood should be fit but Hurzeler said Matt O'Riley and Lewis Dunk are not 100% and may not be available.

    • The injury news about Jason Steele was "one of the worst messages" Hurzeler has received, and he said the goalkeeper's importance to the club should not be underestimated.

    • However, the Brighton manager said he trusts Carl Rushworth after cutting the keeper's loan at Hull City short

    • On Julio Enciso who joined Ipswich on loan earlier on Thursday: "It's always important to take care of the development of players, especially the young players. That's the way Brighton improve young players - you have to give them the right game time, Julio played some games in the last weeks, but in general when all the offensive players are back, there's a lot of competition so we made the decision together."

    • On if Evan Ferguson may leave before the deadline: "Let's see what happens in the end. There's some players still suffering with small issues. He's not fit yet. We have some days until the window is closed and we have to figure out what the situation is, what we need for the rest of the season and what the players want and make the decision together."

    • On the possibility of new additions after a reported bid for Derby defender Eiran Cashin was rejected: "We have a lot of offensive players - in the defensive line we are suffering a little bit. We always manage to find solutions. No matter who we play at the weekend, we will have a strong team on the pitch. In general, I'm happy with the squad."

    • On Brighton not winning at home in any of their past four games at Amex Stadium: "Home should be our castle, but at the moment we are not able to make it. It's our responsibility to make it back to our castle."

    • He described the career of Everton counterpart David Moyes as "impressive", labelling the Scot "a role model".

    • He also said Everton have "an easy but very effective style of play, and individual quality to hurt every team", referencing last week's victory at Tottenham.

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  7. Enciso joins Ipswich on loan published at 11:31 GMT 23 January

    Julio EncisoImage source, Getty Images

    Brighton midfielder Julio Enciso has joined Ipswich on a loan deal until the end of the season.

    The Paraguayan international, who turned 21 today, has made 12 Premier League appearances this season for the Seagulls, including a short cameo at Old Trafford on Sunday in their victory against Manchester United.

    Speaking to TownTV, external about the move, Enciso said: "I am so happy to be here. The conversations with the manager have been good. I am very grateful to him and the club for believing in me. I'm a real fighter and I will do my best in every game."

    Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler said: "Julio wants to play regularly and that is not something we can guarantee with so many options in our attacking positions.

    "Ipswich have offered Julio the possibility of more regular game time, and the move is the right one for all concerned.

    "We will keep a close eye on his progress as the season continues, and we wish him well for his time with Ipswich."

    Enciso has made 57 appearances for Albion, scoring four goals, including the Premier League Goal of the Season for the 2022-23 season after his incredible strike against Manchester City.

  8. 'We want to be back in Europe - that's our challenge'published at 10:54 GMT 23 January

    Lewis DunkImage source, Getty Images

    Brighton skipper Lewis Dunk has spoken to the Albion Unlimited podcast about defending from the front and the club's ambitions to get back into Europe.

    He said: "That's what this manager wants. We defend as a whole team, as a unit.

    "If you watch the strikers in the game, they're probably fed up running all the way back - but that's what we're about as a team.

    "As long as we can keep clean sheets, we know we're in with a chance of winning the game.

    "After the run we went on - the drawing - we probably thought we'd be further away from it [European places], but we weren't.

    "We know we've got a big second half of the season coming up and we want to be back in Europe - that's our challenge. Those were our thoughts at the start of the season so we are still in a position to do that."

    Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds

  9. Albion cut short Rushworth's Hull loanpublished at 17:54 GMT 22 January

    Carl Rushworth in action for Hull CityImage source, Getty Images

    Brighton have recalled Carl Rushworth from his loan spell at Hull City - and also confirmed fellow goalkeeper Jason Steele is set for a period on the sidelines.

    Albion have said Rushworth will return to the first-team squad, with Steele due to have surgery on an unspecified problem.

    Former England Under-21 international Rushworth struggled with injuries while at Hull but did feature in the past three games for the Championship side.

    Brighton technical director David Weir said: "We have recalled Carl, with Jason Steele due to undergo surgery on a problem which will sideline him for a period.

    "Alongside Killian Cahill, Carl will provide goalkeeping competition for Bart Verbruggen for the period ahead."

    Steele has made five appearances for the Seagulls so far this season.