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- @LABoog4 I find the foirmation changes to result in dramatically different results - often ridiculously so.
I have struggled in some matches only to find a tweak suddenly makes the opposition really bad and I rattle in goals. Even just sometimes getting my front two to change places can make a big difference.
It's never quite so dramatic in real life, but there you go. Good to see Marcus Edwards return from injury with a bang. A 6-2 comeback win in the derby, doesn't get much better, does it? It still puzzles me how Palace and Brighton are a derby in the first place though...
The Arsenal defeat was heavy, perhaps the gaffer should have approached the game differently by tweaking the formation? Typical managers, always sticking to plan A 😉
Slowly, we need to start managing expectations here. Forget Champions League for now and focus on stabilizing for 5th or 6th position, which is going to be tough enough as is.
- @JustinCase0110
Not entirely sure that Palace see it as a derby, nor see Brighton as 'a rival' in that sense; they are much more likely to see one or more of the London clubs as 'rivals'. They are at opposite ends of a road - the M23 - so I guess it can be seen as some kind of connection. @JustinCase0110 I actually thought of trying to play 3 at the back again against Arsenal lol. But then I decided not to make that mistake again like at Chelsea and went with my usual 4-3-3-. The Arsenal attack was just too much early on, as expected. They are a much better side and it showed.
@Danimal5981 I agree. Top 4 is a dream but not my expectation. The board is asking for a midtable finish. I want to go one beyond that and finish in a Europa League position. With Chelsea, Man City, and Newcastle struggling, top 6 is very possible.
@CO88LER5 I do not see Brighton or Palace as a "rival" but I have seen fans say it. Doing a Google search, it showed up as a derby and I cannot find any other team listed as a Brighton "Rival."
Three in and Three out for the winter window
Brighton made early work in the winter window, completing all their deals by Dec 26th. Unless a surprise offer or a golden opportunity comes up, Brighton will be done with transfers for the season.
"We made a few deals more than expected. A few players asked to leave due to playing time and after talking with the board, team captain, and coaching staff, we felt a few signings were needed to secure Europe this season." Pochettino said before the Tottenham match. "Another winger, a defender that can play left and right back plus an attacking midfielder. All in one window! That is exactly what we needed. The scouting team did a fantastic job and the club is putting money into securing our goals. I am very excited for the rest of the season!"
