Cool approach can smash Palace: Hughton
BRIGHTON manager Chris Hughton has called on his side to keep their heads when they welcome Crystal Palace in the Premier League tonight.
The clash against the Eagles is one of the most hotly-contested fixtures and Hughton wants his men to give themselves the best chance possible.
“You want a team that’s fired up and knows what this particular game means. It’s normal stuff,” hesaid.
“Once the game starts, you have to treat it as a normal game, a game you have to get right tactically, and you have to do all the things well to get what you want.
“If you are too emotional in a game, we’ve been involved in our
last three games where either us or our opposition have played with 10 men after a sending off.
“We have to be smart and go about business the right way.”
The Seagulls returned to win- ning ways at Huddersfield on Saturday while Palace earned a much-needed victory over Burnley. Hughton knows his side will have to beat the top of their game if they are going to prevail.
He added: “It’s a big game. I understand what it means to the club and supporters, and that’s both sets of supporters and both clubs. There is a nice feel going into the game, particularly as both teams won at the weekend.
“Their position in the league (14th) just shows how difficult this league is.
“They have an excellent manager who knows how to get results and set up his team.
“Our level of performance will have to be good. We’ll have to try to take the emotion out of the game but we’re at home.
“We have to try to take advantage of our home form.”