Brighton & Hove Albion boss Chris Hughton has admitted that he wants to see his side secure Premier League survival as early as possible.

The Seagulls currently sit six points clear of the relegation zone, but the club still face fixtures with each of the top four teams in the division.

However, Huddersfield Town and Crystal Palace are to come in their next two outings, and Hughton has acknowledged that he is keen to pick up as many points as possible from those two fixtures.

At a press conference, the 59-year-old told reporters: "It's a difficult end to the season, but an exciting one as well. Yes, it does put a little bit more pressure on other results.

"What we want to do is get the points that we need to make sure that we stay in this division as quick as possible. I don't think you can afford to go into any game thinking you can't get a result. That's the way we've been throughout the season and that's the way we'll continue to be."

Brighton have lost their last three games in all competitions without scoring a goal.