Five key points from Albion's pre-match Derby press conference
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1: Starts don’t come any tougher. Seagulls boss Chris Hughton admits his side could not have wished for a tougher start to the new Championship season as he expects Derby to be one of the sides challenging at the top come the end of the season.
2: Oliver Norwood adds to competition for places. Hughton expects the new addition to battle for a place in central midfield with Beram Kayal, Dale Stephens and Steve Sidwell.