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Brighton & Hove Albion
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Next Game: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Bournemouth - Monday, January 19 at 8pm in Premier League
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 8 | Fulham | 20 | 0 | 30 |
| 9 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | 3 | 29 |
| 10 | Newcastle United | 20 | 3 | 29 |
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Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils becoming increasingly confident of signing 'top midfield target' this summer
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Preview:Brighton & Hove Albion vs Bournemouth - prediction, team news, lineups
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Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Bournemouth: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for Premier League clash
Sports Mole provided details of how to watch Monday's Premier League contest between Brighton & Hove Albion and Bournemouth at the Amex.Jan 16, 07:26
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Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news today, including Aston Villa's striker pursuit, Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo heir and Leeds United's latest signing.Jan 15, 21:22
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Sports Mole looks at three signings that Manchester United could make before the January transfer window closes for business.Jan 15, 15:40
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Chelsea transfer news: Facundo Buonanotte exit explained, Tyrique George update provided by Liam Rosenior
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior reveals the reasons behind Facundo Buonanotte surprise departure and the current situation involving Tyrique George.Jan 15, 14:54
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Facundo Buonanotte 'to undergo Premier League medical' following Chelsea, Brighton transfer decision
Leeds United are reportedly closing in on the loan signing of Brighton & Hove Albion attacker Facundo Buonanotte, who has spent the first half of the season at Chelsea.Jan 15, 12:44
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Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils make 'major' decision following Michael Carrick's arrival at Old Trafford
Manchester United allegedly have no plans to boost their squad during the January transfer window.Jan 14, 09:02
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FA Cup fourth round draw in full: Macclesfield FC draw another Premier League team, Chelsea go to Rosenior's former club
The FA Cup fourth round draw has been conducted with Macclesfield FC - the conquerors of holders Crystal Palace - being handed another home tie with Premier League opposition.Jan 12, 18:54
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Man United's demise demonstrated by damning statistic which emerges after FA Cup elimination
Manchester United will only play 40 matches during the 2025-26 campaign following their FA Cup third-round elimination to Brighton & Hove Albion.Jan 12, 08:53
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Manchester United 1-2 Brighton & Hove Albion: Kobbie Mainoo stat only positive for Darren Fletcher after FA Cup defeat
Manchester United lose 2-1 against Brighton & Hove Albion, and Kobbie Mainoo's performance was arguably the only positive for boss Darren Fletcher.Jan 11, 19:15
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Manchester Utd 1-2 Brighton: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Seagulls secure fourth-round spot
Manchester United suffer a miserable FA Cup exit as Brighton & Hove Albion win 2-1 to book fourth-round spot.Jan 11, 18:25
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Team News: Man Utd vs. Brighton injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's FA Cup third-round clash between Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion.Jan 10, 16:30
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Man United vs. Brighton: Darren Fletcher delivers team news update ahead of FA Cup battle
Manchester United interim head coach Darren Fletcher issues a team news update ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.Jan 9, 20:01
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Man Utd vs. Brighton: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Brighton & Hove Albion and Man United.Jan 9, 12:50
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Man Utd lineup vs. Brighton: Predicted XI for FA Cup third-round clash as Kobbie Mainoo starts
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester United could line up for Sunday's FA Cup fourth-round clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.Jan 9, 12:27
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