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Analysis: Remarkable run ends
TL;DR
Brighton faced an unexpected loss after a strong run, having previously beaten Chelsea, Liverpool, Sunderland, and Burnley. Manager Fabian Hurzeler remains optimistic despite the defeat.
Key points
- Brighton lost after a strong winning streak
- Recent victories included Chelsea and Liverpool
- Manager Fabian Hurzeler remains optimistic
- Players were given five days off after the last match
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Brighton players and staff felt an unfamiliar emotion at full-time. This side had forgotten how to lose, having beaten Chelsea, Liverpool, Sunderland and Burnley in recent weeks and drawn against Tottenham Hotspur.
But manager Fabian Hurzeler will still take a lot of heart from this display.
The Brighton boss handed his players five days off following their impressive 3-0 win against Chelsea last time out.
It was a recognition of how much they had given him and, also, how much trust he had in them to go "all in for the final part of the season" and "give everything for this badge" as he told them when he delivered the news in the dressing room.
They certainly did that at St James' Park and Hurzeler will take a lot of heart from his side's response to going 2-0 down.
They refused to go under and set up a nervy finish at St James' Park after pulled one back.
Q&A
What teams did Brighton beat before their recent loss?
Brighton previously defeated Chelsea, Liverpool, Sunderland, and Burnley before their recent loss.
How did Brighton's manager respond to the team's performance?
Manager Fabian Hurzeler expressed optimism and gave his players five days off following their impressive win against Chelsea.