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inflation. Bloom, who has pumped an estimated £250m into the club, was not referring directly to the Propper deal when he said: “Like every club, we are trying to get value for money for every player. “In this particular window it is not easy, as the inflation on transfer fees is quite sensational. “I expected some kind of inflation this season but I was not expecting this level. “And I think I am probably in the majority with that view. “I don’t get surprised by too much but, yeah, I am surprised how much clubs ask for. “All I can say is that we are extremely pleased with all the players we have brought in.” GLENN MURRAY will face off against Vincent Kompany on Saturday - just like they did nine years ago. The players came up against each other for their respective clubs when Brighton last played City in 2008. That game, a League Cup tie, was at Brighton’s old temporary home at the Withdean Stadium, in stark contrast to their swish new Amex Stadium. Gelson Fernandes put City in front, before Murray (right) levelled to take the game into extra time. Joe Anyinsah put the home side ahead only for Stephen Ireland to again level to send the game to penalties, which Brighton won 5-3. BRIGHTON: Kuipers, Whing (Cook 85), El-Abd, Thomson, Richards, Livermore, Murray, Loft (Anyinsah 68), Fraser (Cox 74), Virgo, Elphick. MAN CITY: Schmeichel, Zabaleta, Dunne, Ben-Haim, Ball, Kompany, Ireland, Johnson (Elano 102), Gelson, Sturridge (Evans 60), Jo (Caicedo 91). Attendance: 8,729