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Brighton boss Chris Hughton explains the Andone-Murray decision. “It’s just the level of competition we have. Florin Andone in our last win changed the game, and got the goal. We need to be smart in the way we play, because there’s no doubt this is a very big game for the supporters, and Palace can get a tremendous atmosphere here. We need to make sure we don’t get caught up in that one. They’re a very good offensive team with good options. Our morale has been good, and the cup games have lifted us, so there’s been no doom and gloom. But to make sure this is the season that we’d like, we need more points. Last week was a big win for us. If we can be encouraged by last week’s performance, then of course we have a chance.”
Palace won 3-1 at Burnley in their last fixture, and make three changes to the starting XI named that day. Andros Townsend and James McArthur replace Cheikhou Kouyate and Max Meyer, both of whom drop to the bench. Meanwhile there’s no Wayne Hennessey today; his place between the sticks is taken by Vicente Guaita, while the veteran Julian Speroni backs up on the bench.
Brighton make just one change to the side that beat Huddersfield Town 1-0 last Saturday. Florin Andone replaces M23 expert Glenn Murray up front.
Written by Scott Murray
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2019/mar/09/crystal-palace-v-brighton-premier-league-live under the title “Crystal Palace v Brighton: Premier League – live!”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
