Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler believes the Seagulls’ next two Premier League matches against title challengers Liverpool and Manchester City will show how ready his side are to “challenge the establishment”.

Hurzeler’s side have lost just once in the league this season and sit sixth in the table ahead of their trip to Anfield on Saturday.

“Now we can prove to ourselves how far we have come as a team and how ready we are to challenge the establishment,” Hurzeler said.

“Ultimately, that’s where we want to go, that’s what the club wants. It’s our responsibility, individually and as a group, to show that, whether we’re ready or not.”

Jack Hinshelwood, who came off the bench for Brighton in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup match against Liverpool, told BBC Radio Sussex: “It’s a big game, it’s a tough place to go to Anfield. We want to go there and challenge these big teams.” .

“That’s what we set out to do this season; we don’t just want to make up the numbers, we want to put our own stamp on the game and get some points.”