Everton offer bogey-team test for Hürzeler
Just when Brighton supporters were hoping their side was building some momentum after a run of five games undefeated in all competitions, Saturday’s stoppage-time loss at Fulham arrived. Fabian Hürzeler’s side led at half-time but their collapse was typical of performances on the road this season. Securing only two away wins – against Chelsea in September and Nottingham Forest in November – has undermined their challenge for Europe. Their next two games at the Amex, against Everton on Saturday and arch-rivals Crystal Palace next week, are an opportunity to make up some ground. Only seven points separate them from Chelsea in fifth place, but Brighton’s record against Everton at home is terrible, having failed to beat them since 2019 when a late Lucas Digne own goal sealed the points for Graham Potter’s hosts against a team managed by Marco Silva. Ed Aarons
