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Brighton may be dreaming of Champions League football but there's one hurdle Fabian Hurzeler's side must overcome to get there, writes DOMINIC HOGAN

Fabian Hurzeler may have Brighton dreaming of Champions League football after yet another impressive win, but he will know that there is one massive obstacle currently holding his side back.

A Joao Pedro-inspired Brighton beat Bournemouth 2-1 on Saturday, despite Carlos Baleba’s red card reducing them to 10 for a cagey final half hour.

Yet it was only Brighton’s fifth away win in 23 attempts, and just a fourth from 16 in 2024.

In fact, the Seagulls have not won back-to-back league games away since September 2023, a shocking run for a team capable of challenging the best in the division.