Brighton have started the new season brilliantly. Just like their upcoming opponents, they are one of the few teams to remain unbeaten.

Brighton and Nottingham Forest bid to assert top-four contender status on Sunday when they meet in a compelling Premier League fixture at the Amex Stadium,

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Nottingham Forest (kick-off 14:00 BST). Here are the key lines from his news conference: Midfielder and £25m summer signing Brajan Gruda is set to return to training with the squad in the next few days.

Brighton are set to make a late decision on the fitness of Joao Pedro for Sunday’s Premier League visit of Nottingham Forest. The Brazilian forward missed last week’s frustrating goalless home draw with newly-promoted Ipswich and the midweek Carabao Cup third-round win over Wolves having sustained a knock while away on international duty earlier this month.

Pedro injury latest, confirmed team news and predicted lineup for - Pedro has missed two matches since international break but could return to face Forest

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler will not take any risks with the fitness of “key player” Joao Pedro and is confident other members of his squad will chip in with goals. Seagulls forward Pedro missed last weekend’s 0-0 draw at home to newly-promoted Ipswich and will be assessed ahead of Sunday’s visit of Nottingham Forest.