#2 Lewis Dunk
The Seagulls have some tough fixtures ahead as they are due to face some big sides like Tottenham Hotspur, Leicester City, Liverpool and Manchester United and there is no denying that their defence will be tested.
Lewis Dunk has started every game under Hughton this season and he needs to marshal the back four. He is going to be a key figure at the back in the business end of the season. The centre-back has mustered 1.8 tackles, 1.8 interceptions, 5.8 clearances and 1.6 blocks per game on an average this season.
Dunk has been exceptional in the air, has read the game pretty well and needs to maintain the same consistency in the coming weeks.
#1 Anthony Knockaert
Brighton & Hove Albion winger, Anthony Knockaert, was a pivotal figure in the Championship last season and helped his side earn a promotion to the Premier League. However, he struggled initially in the top flight after the injury that he sustained in the pre-season and hasn’t had the impact many expected him to make.
Although he has featured regularly, he has not been able to fire on all cylinders. In 27 league appearances, he has scored just 3 goals and has registered merely one assist.
Nonetheless, Hughton trusts the 26-year-old and perhaps a strong finish will set him up nicely for next season.
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