Brighton players are looking forward to their ‘wonderful opportunity’ to have a huge impact on the Premier League title race this weekend, manager Chris Hughton has told talkSPORT.
The south coast club host Manchester City in Sunday’s season finale, where victory for Pep Guardiola’s side will see them crowned champions for the second year running.
Anything less than three points at the Amex Stadium, though, will see Liverpool end their long wait for the title, as long as they beat Wolves in their final game of a thrilling campaign.
2
The Premier League title race between Liverpool and Manchester City is going right to the wire
It means Kopites will be Brighton fans for the day, with the red half of Merseyside hoping and praying the Seagulls can cause a massive upset against their title rivals.
And, after drawing against Arsenal last weekend to guarantee another season of Premier League football, Hughton says his team will go into the City clash with high spirits and dreaming of an unlikely result.
REVEALED: Where the real Premier League trophy will be in Sunday’s finale
“We have a wonderful opportunity in tomorrow’s game to have a big bearing on who will win the league, and that’s great for the club,” said the Brighton boss, speaking on Saturday’s Weekend Sports Breakfast.
“Generally most people don’t expect us to win. Realistically most people wouldn’t expect us to get close to a team that, with Liverpool, have been absolutely outstanding this season.
“And, as we found last week against Leicester, they always seem to find a way to win.
2
Brighton’s confidence is high after their draw against Arsenal last weekend
“When you’re playing against the top six, particularly against Liverpool and Man City this season, there is always a bit of nervousness because we know on a bad a day what they can do.
“But we’ve been closer against the top six this season, no one has really run away with scorelines against us.
LATEST FOOTBALL NEWS
paper talk
Sarri to join Juventus next week, Madrid keen to swap Bale for Pogba, plus more
PHIL THE POWER
How £80m Man United target could help Liverpool finally overtake Man City
new dawn
How Inter could look with Conte's targets, including Man United and Chelsea stars
all the best
Hazard writes open letter to Chelsea fans after sealing 'dream' move to Madrid
Beauts
Greatest ever Premier League kits include Man United grey and Chelsea orange shirts
gossip
Arsenal transfer news live: Gunners close to landing Sampdoria duo, Meunier linked
gossip
Tottenham transfer news live: Battle for Sessegnon, Madrid prioritise Eriksen
pay rise
Daniel James 'to earn 16 times more' at Manchester United
“This is probably the game where we’ve recovered the most and we’re in decent form going into it, on the back of a really good away performance at Arsenal, which gives us more of a chance mentally.
“So the pressure is off us.
“I don’t think there would be any of my players who wouldn’t be really looking forward to the challenge of this game.”
Listen back to talkSPORT’s exclusive interview with Brighton boss Chris Hughton IN FULL above!
Liverpool are set to hand James Milner and Joel Matip contract extensions after the Champions League final. Milner has played a key role in Liverpool's revival under Jurgen Klopp, and, although he is now at the ripe age of 33 and still has a year left on his current deal, he will now be Anfield bound until at least 2021.
Liverpool to tie duo down to new contracts after Champions
Millions of elderly Americans are becoming highly addicted to anti-anxiety medicines that treat depression, anxiety and sleep issues, a new study had warned. Figures compiled by the University of
The England goalkeeper who could not save | Financial Times
Over dependence on Alexandre Lacazette and Peirre-Emerick Aubameyang can cause problem for Unai Emery in the Europa League final…. Arsenal will be playing their second major European final in
Europa League: Arsenal over reliant on Lacazette, Aubameyang
Tottenham vs Liverpool: Only 'stupid people' judge Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino on trophies, says Joh; Tottenham vs Liverpool: Georginio Wijnaldum reveals lasting friendship with Champions League final opponent; Tottenham vs Liverpool: talkSPORT writers predict who will win Champions League final; Tottenham vs Liverpool: Xherdan
Tottenham vs Liverpool: Georginio Wijnaldum reveals lasting
'Mohamed Salah went to a better drama school than me!' - Vinnie Jones on Liverpool star's 'dive' against Cardiff Vinnie Jones has joked Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is a better actor than he is after the Egyptian's 'dive' against Cardiff City. Bluebirds boss Neil talkSPORT 1 week ago
Both Mustafi and Emery to blame for Arsenal loss to Crystal
fussboll.com/2019/04/22/both-mustafi-and-emery-to-blame-for-arsenal-loss-to-crystal-palace/
Arsenal's April has been a series of two steps forward, one step back.After a comfortable home win against Newcastle, Arsenal lost against Everton.Wins against Napoli, Watford, and Napoli were followed by Sunday's loss at home against Crystal Palace
Robin Williams Dead: TalkSPORT's Alan Brazil - dofaq.co
Danny Rose's admission that he cannot wait for his football career to be over is a "shocking indictment" of how racism is being handled, according to the Professional Footballers' Association. The Tottenham and England defender has said he has "had enough" in the wake of the abuse he received while playing for England in Montenegro …
Champions League semi-finals LIVE! April 30- May 8 Tottenham and Liverpool have it all to do after the Premier League clubs were beaten in the first legs of their Champions League semi-finals by
England vs Netherlands result: How Three Lions' Nations
Referee Mike Dean celebrates wildly once again as Tranmere
Luis Suarez apologised for the manner of Barcelona's Champions League exit and insists the players are ready to face the "bullets" now heading for them after the failure. For the second successive season the Catalan side threw away a three-goal first-leg lead: last campaign in the quarter
Suarez ready to face critics after Barcelona's Champions
'Take away points' - Paul Parker calls for strong action
Lionel Messi a better Champions League goal scorer than Cristiano Ronaldo, stats reveal Both Messi and Ronaldo have been at their absolute best in the Champions League again this season, with
Uefa Champions League top scorers: Latest goal standings for
No comments:
Post a Comment