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  1. 'We'll see where we end up' - Dunk on Brighton's seasonpublished at 09:55 GMT 27 February

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    Brighton captain Lewis Dunk says his team aren't focusing on where they will finish the season, as they see out the campaign "game-by-game".

    Brighton earned their first win of the month in their 2-0 victory over Brentford last week, and Dunk believes the team will be happy if they can keep that hunger going.

    "I just want to see what we've seen in the last game," he told BBC Radio Sussex.

    "The fight in us, the clean sheet, the way we defended, the hunger in us. I think if we've got that in us, then I think we'll be more than happy where we finish.

    "People talk about targets and where we want to finish and Europe and this and that, and yes you can say it, but I don't get why we would. When really, we have to go game-by-game and that's how I look at football.

    "Everyone would love to finish in Europe, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, but it's the Premier League and the Premier League is not easy. I'm not going to sit here and say we want to be in Europe again, we'll just see where we end up."

    You can listen to Dunk discuss the Seagulls and darts by hitting play above or listen here on BBC Sounds

    Listen to full match commentary on Sunday of Brighton v Nottingham Forest on BBC Radio 5 Live from 13:55 GMT

  2. Hurzeler on Ayari, 'togetherness' and Nottingham Forestpublished at 10:49 GMT 26 February

    Katie Stafford
    BBC Sport journalist

    Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Nottingham Forest at American Express Stadium (kick-off 14:00 GMT).

    Here are the key lines from his news conference:

    • There are "no new injury concerns which is quite positive going into the end of the season and final run".

    • Yasin Ayari will return to first-team training today and if "everything goes well then he might be an option for the weekend".

    • James Milner "needs a bit more recovery time" post-match than other players, but "he looked sharp again in the last two days on the training pitch" so is "definitely" an option for the Forest game.

    • He said their squad depth is "crucial" for them and it's healthy because "there's competition to get into the squad and the starting 11".

    • On the Brentford victory and what it means for their morale: "Wins create an energy and positive atmosphere. It puts the belief back into our quality, although we never lost it. It's an easier enjoyment when you come from a win, though."

    • He said he has "spoken a lot about togetherness in recent weeks," but he felt that on Saturday among the players and fans. He added: "It felt great to have the support of the fans and then for us to give them what they deserve."

    • On some of the negative reaction towards him: "I will never hide from criticism as it's my responsibility, but I am quite convinced it will be a great atmosphere [on Sunday] and a great opportunity for us."

    • He said "it's up to us how we start this game" against Forest and "body language" plays a big role in overall confidence. Hurzeler added: "Good body has an impact to everyone. If we have good body language on the pitch and positivity then I am convinced it will transform into the stands and we can all take this opportunity to win this game."

    • On Solly March and his road to recovery: "I've said we need to be patient with him. He needs game time to get back to his level but it's also about timing and not forcing it. He's getting closer and closer to the squad."

    Listen to live commentary of Brighton vs Nottingham Forest on Radio 5 Sports Extra 2 from 14:00 GMT on Sunday.

    Listen to Hurzeler on BBC Sounds