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Brighton manager Graham Potter says his side were not spooked by the surprise decision from Erik ten Hag to deploy Christian Eriksen as a false nine. The Dutchman left Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench for the visit of the Seagulls, opting instead for a fluid attacking quartet with Eriksen as the most advanced player. But Potter says his side were prepared for any such scenario as Brighton tasted victory at Old Trafford for the first time in their history. Brighton raced out to a lead when Pascal Gross netted a first half brace, with Leandro Trossard also going close for the away side.

By Pete Jenson for the Daily Mail. Cesar Azpilicueta's decision to stay at Chelsea deprives Xavi of the defender he most wanted to build his new look Barcelona around. The Spanish international who turns 33 at the end of this month was one of the first players the Barca coach called last December when he was trying to organise January arrivals to rescue the club's season. The desire to bring him in has remained this summer with Azpilicueta earmarked to play at right-back while also offering Xavi the chance to play with a back three and even give cover to Jordi Alba at left-back. Cesar Azpilicueta will stay at Chelsea after signing a new two-year contract at the club.

Robert Lewandowski made his home debut for Barcelona on Sunday and marked it with a goal and two assists. The Poland international latched onto a Pedri through pass before dribbling around the goalkeeper. Lewandowski still had a lot to do as he found himself tight to the byline with a defender guarding the near post.

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