"But instead of feeling the festive blues, Hurzeler is looking ahead to the Seagulls' final game of 2025 - and beyond - with optimism. "There is no reason to be negative or have any doubts," Hurzeler said. "We are there and it is a very tough competition as well as it being very equal at the moment. "We have to look forward and stick to our principles, because we always solve big challenges at this club.""
"They round off 2025 by facing West Ham again on Tuesday, this time at the London Stadium, and though they are 13th in the table, only five points separate Brighton from Chelsea in fifth. Brighton remain winless in their last 11 Premier League games played in December, all under Hurzeler (six draws, five defeats) - that is the most games any manager has ever overseen in the competition during the month without tasting success."
"Although West Ham are struggling in 18th, with a seven-game winless run cutting them adrift of 17th-placed Nottingham Forest and leading to speculation regarding Nuno Espirito Santo's long-term future as head coach, Hurzeler is wary of the hosts' qualities. "They still know how to win Premier League games even though they are not in a great situation," Hurzeler said of Brighton's opponents. "We know how hard it is to beat them, so they will be a tough opponent.""
Brighton have gone five Premier League matches without a win since beating Nottingham Forest on November 30, collecting only two points from games against Aston Villa, West Ham, Liverpool, Sunderland and Arsenal. The team finish 2025 with another fixture at West Ham and sit 13th, but remain only five points behind fifth-placed Chelsea. Brighton have not won any of their last 11 December Premier League matches under Fabian Hurzeler (six draws, five defeats), a competition record for the month. Hurzeler remains optimistic, urging adherence to club principles and focusing on upcoming matches while warning that struggling West Ham remain dangerous opponents.
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