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  1. A split picture of Callum Hudson-Odoi, Joao Pedro and Ollie Watkins

  3. Brighton 2-1 Fulham: Late Pedro penalty snatches win for hosts

    Bobbie Jackson
    BBC Sport Journalist

    Joao Pedro holds up his arms after scoring against FulhamReuters

    Brighton's hopes of securing an unlikely Champions League berth gathered further moment courtesy of a stoppage-time penalty from Joao Pedro.

    The Seagulls' encounter with Fulham looked like it was meandering to a frustrating draw and had been largely uneventful until Pedro was brought down by Harrison Reed.

    Raul Jimenez had put Fulham in front but that lead last a mere six minutes until Jan Paul van Hecke equalised.

    Neither side could really find their rhythm throughout but Brighton did look the most likely to grab the winner after having two goals ruled out due to offside in the second half.

    Pedro showed no sign of nerves as he stood atop of the ball from 12 yards out and he dispatched coolly into the corner to land Brighton's first-ever Premier League win over Fulham.

    Brighton have won six successive games across all competitions and are on a four-match win streak in the top-flight for the first time since 1981.

    Victory moves them up to sixth and just one point behind Manchester City who are fourth and in the final guaranteed Champions League spot.

    Brighton travel to Man City for their next outing on Saturday at 15:00 GMT.

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  4. Fabian Hurzeler

  5. 'We were the only team on the pitch who wanted the win'

    Fabian Hurzeler with Joao PedroGetty Images

    Fabian Hurzeler spoke to BBC Match of the Day after Brighton's victory against Fulham: "I haven't seen it [the penalty] yet so I will have a look and then I can say something to that. We deserved it. We were the only team on the pitch who really wanted to have this win. We created some, dominated the game, and defended well. It was not the best performance from us but I think it was a deserved win.

    "We weren't at our highest level regarding our freshness but you have to play clever and mature in these moments. You have to defend in a mature way but we conceded an easy goal. We got some more intensity in the second half. I liked the attitude and the character from us.

    On Carlos Baleba: "It's about for him to always stay alive the whole game and to find his moments. It's not about deciding the game. in his position in the six, it's about closing the gaps. You can do it with good movement.

    "The most important is that we are so full of togetherness. The none starters who came on. These made the difference and that's the key for us.

    "We want to win and have the feeling that we want to go for the winner but it's important not to force it. In the end, we landed in a dangerous situation for Fulham and then we got the penalty.

    On the Champions League: "It's not in the discussion. We have to focus on the next game."

  6. Marco Silva

  7. Did you know?

    Joao Pedro scores a penalty for BrightonGetty Images

    Since the start of last season, Joao Pedro has won more penalties than any other Premier League player in all competitions (9). Meanwhile, only Mohamed Salah (18) has scored more penalties than the Brazilian (13) during this period.

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  10. A black Suzuki vehicle on its right side in the road. Its windscreen is smashed. To its right is a silver Mini. There are various emergency workers and vehicles in the background

  11. Two women are standing close together wearing bight red hats on a beach. They are smiling and there are other people waking in the background.

  13. Sutton's predictions: Brighton v Fulham

    Sutton's predictions graphic

    Both of these teams are doing well and whoever wins it will feel like they are right in the mix for a top-five finish.

    Brighton are on their best run of the season and have won five games in a row since their 7-0 defeat by Nottingham Forest, while Fulham have won four of their past five away league games.

    You could make a case for both teams, but that does not really help me to make a prediction, does it?

    Fulham won the reverse fixture 3-1, in December, but the Seagulls were having a bit of a wobble at that point and clearly their form is very different now.

    I feel like anything could happen here so there is no science behind this prediction, but I am going to go with my instincts.

    My gut feeling is that we will get a winner... and I am picking Brighton to take the points.

    Sutton's prediction: 2-1

    Read the full predictions and have your say here

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