Albion boss Chris Hughton has warned his players they are not clear of relegation as they try to upset leaders Bournemouth at the Amex tonight.
Hughton is wary of the danger of his team being dragged back into trouble by Millwall and Wigan.
He told The Argus: “You have to look at that and that’s what also has to drive the players and the club on.
“It is possible for others to get the points to secure their status. Teams have done it before.
“So you have to look at it that the teams below you will get points. I think that’s the way you should look at it, hence there is more pressure on your own games.
“Are we clear of relegation? No we’re not. Is there still a threat of that? Of course you have to think that way.”
Millwall are nine points behind Albion with a match in hand. Wigan, away to another of the strugglers Fulham tonight, are a further point adrift from the same number of games.
The Seagulls also have the benefit of a far superior goal difference.
Hughton said: “We have done ourselves a favour by getting the points and also having the goal difference we have. At this stage of the season you know how important that is and I think we’ll be fine but you have to be mindful of those below you.”
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Hughton is wary of the danger of his team being dragged back into trouble by Millwall and Wigan.
He told The Argus: “You have to look at that and that’s what also has to drive the players and the club on.
“It is possible for others to get the points to secure their status. Teams have done it before.
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“So you have to look at it that the teams below you will get points. I think that’s the way you should look at it, hence there is more pressure on your own games.
“Are we clear of relegation? No we’re not. Is there still a threat of that? Of course you have to think that way.”
Millwall are nine points behind Albion with a match in hand. Wigan, away to another of the strugglers Fulham tonight, are a further point adrift from the same number of games.
The Seagulls also have the benefit of a far superior goal difference.
Hughton said: “We have done ourselves a favour by getting the points and also having the goal difference we have. At this stage of the season you know how important that is and I think we’ll be fine but you have to be mindful of those below you.”
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