[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-brighton-brings-in-mma-expert-to-enhance-set-piece-defense-under-hurzeler-s":40,"news-related-brighton-brings-in-mma-expert-to-enhance-set-piece-defense-under-hurzeler-s-en":70,"news-related-match-brighton-brings-in-mma-expert-to-enhance-set-piece-defense-under-hurzeler-s-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",-11,5,"running",false,{"article":41},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":42,"category":43,"excerpt":44,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":45,"leagueId":46,"leagueName":21,"matchId":46,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":47,"slug":48,"sourceName":49,"sourceURL":50,"teamId":51,"teamName":52,"teamIds":53,"teamNames":61,"title":69},"Brighton & Hove Albion has taken an innovative step by involving a mixed martial arts fighter in their training sessions to strengthen their defense during set-pieces. This move is part of manager Fabian Hurzeler's plan to address the team's perceived softness and cultivate a tougher competitive spirit.\n\nFabian Hurzeler, focused on transforming the club's image, believes that incorporating MMA techniques can instill greater physicality and aggression in players. Set-pieces, such as corners and free-kicks, are critical moments where defensive solidity is essential, and Brighton has identified this as an area for improvement.\n\nThe 'too nice' label has been a recurring theme for Brighton, suggesting a lack of assertiveness in defensive situations. Hurzeler's decision to bring in an MMA expert underscores his commitment to changing this narrative, encouraging players to adopt a more robust and uncompromising approach on the pitch.\n\nMMA training offers valuable insights into body positioning, leverage, and mental toughness, which are directly applicable to football. By learning these skills, Brighton's defenders can better handle aerial challenges, maintain composure under pressure, and reduce vulnerabilities from set-pieces.\n\nIn modern football, set-piece defense has become increasingly pivotal, with teams seeking specialized coaching to minimize errors. Brighton's unconventional method highlights their willingness to explore new strategies to gain a competitive edge under Hurzeler's guidance.\n\nAs the season progresses, the impact of this unique coaching addition will be closely monitored. Fans and analysts will watch to see if the integration of MMA principles leads to fewer goals conceded from set-pieces and a more formidable defensive unit.\n\nBased on reporting from Football | Mail Online.","news","Brighton & Hove Albion has hired an MMA fighter to assist with set-piece defending, as manager Fabian Hurzeler aims to eliminate the team's 'too nice' reputation and build a more resilient squad.","327050611159732225","0","2026-05-01T14:50:25Z","brighton-brings-in-mma-expert-to-enhance-set-piece-defense-under-hurzeler-s","Football | Mail Online","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dailymail.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticle-15782103\u002FBrighton-MMA-fighter-defend-set-pieces-Fabian-Hurzeler.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490","326257546291580928","Brighton",[51,54,55,56,57,58,59,60],"326257536049090560","326222707169431552","326222713142120448","326257545754710016","326257554411753472","326257556324356096","326257613643714560",[52,62,63,64,65,66,67,68],"Nice","Anderlecht","Canada","Newcastle","Newcastle Jets","Newells Old Boys","Hassania Agadir","Brighton Brings in MMA Expert to Enhance Set-Piece Defense Under Hurzeler's Leadership",[71,99,131,153],{"awayTeamId":72,"awayTeamName":73,"body":-1,"category":43,"excerpt":74,"homeTeamId":75,"homeTeamName":76,"id":77,"leagueId":78,"leagueName":79,"matchId":80,"matchName":81,"publishedAt":82,"slug":83,"sourceName":84,"sourceURL":85,"teamId":86,"teamName":87,"teamIds":88,"teamNames":93,"title":98},"326257545792458752","Bournemouth","The Premier League could earn a sixth Champions League berth if Aston Villa or Nottingham Forest win the Europa League. Here's how each scenario works and what it means for the race for sixth place.","326257546392244224","Nottingham Forest","327192173839650817","326135627642834944","League","327055352442916864","Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth","2026-05-05T19:15:00Z","how-premier-league-can-secure-a-sixth-champions-league-spot-forest-and-villa","Voetbal International","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vi.nl\u002Fnieuws\u002Fop-deze-manieren-kan-de-premier-league-een-zesde-cl-ticket-bemachtigen","326257546425798656","Aston Villa",[86,75,72,89,90,91,51,55,92],"326257534203596800","326257546325135360","326257537659703296","326222711682502656",[87,76,73,94,95,96,52,63,97],"SC Freiburg","Brentford","SC Braga","England","How Premier League Can Secure a Sixth Champions League Spot: Forest and Villa Scenarios Explained",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":43,"excerpt":100,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":101,"leagueId":78,"leagueName":79,"matchId":46,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":102,"slug":103,"sourceName":104,"sourceURL":105,"teamId":106,"teamName":107,"teamIds":108,"teamNames":119,"title":130},"Arsenal and Atlético Madrid clash at the Emirates for a Champions League final berth after a 1-1 draw in Spain. Leandro Trossard will start for the Gunners in this decisive second leg.","327187110496833537","2026-05-05T17:51:00Z","leandro-trossard-set-to-start-as-arsenal-host-atletico-madrid-in-champions","HLN:sport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hln.be\u002Fchampions-league\u002Fleandro-trossard-staat-straks-aan-de-aftrap-tegen-atletico~a1479c51\u002F","326257545968619520","Arsenal",[106,109,110,111,112,113,114,115,116,51,117,118,55,56],"326257565233057792","326255038584328192","326257544358006784","326257544525778944","326257610112110592","326257619071143936","326257638058758144","326257750549991424","326257769613103104","326222711653142528",[107,120,121,122,123,124,125,126,127,52,128,129,63,64],"Atletico Madrid","Legia Warszawa","Atletico Paranaense","Atletico-MG","Atlas","Atlanta","Leganes","Atlético CP","Capital","Spain","Leandro Trossard Set to Start as Arsenal Host Atlético Madrid in Champions League Semi-Final",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":43,"excerpt":132,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":133,"leagueId":134,"leagueName":135,"matchId":46,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":136,"slug":137,"sourceName":138,"sourceURL":139,"teamId":140,"teamName":141,"teamIds":142,"teamNames":147,"title":152},"Barcelona have identified PSG striker Gonçalo Ramos as a new target after Chelsea made it clear that João Pedro is not for sale. The Catalan club are exploring alternative options to bolster their attack.","327184175897513985","326135625054949376","Premier League","2026-05-05T17:20:48Z","barcelona-shifts-transfer-focus-to-psg-s-goncalo-ramos-after-chelsea-blocks","Чемпионат.com","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.championat.com\u002Ffootball\u002Fnews-6457444-barselona-mozhet-kupit-napadayuschego-pszh-vmesto-pedro-iz-chelsi-teamtalk.html","326257536078450688","Paris Saint Germain",[140,143,51,144,145,117,55,146],"326257565195309056","326257537559040000","326257546220277760","326222712726884352",[141,148,52,149,150,128,63,151],"Barcelona","Benfica","Chelsea","Cape Verde Islands","Barcelona Shifts Transfer Focus to PSG's Gonçalo Ramos After Chelsea Blocks João Pedro Move",{"awayTeamId":75,"awayTeamName":76,"body":-1,"category":43,"excerpt":154,"homeTeamId":155,"homeTeamName":156,"id":157,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":158,"matchName":159,"publishedAt":160,"slug":161,"sourceName":162,"sourceURL":163,"teamId":155,"teamName":156,"teamIds":164,"teamNames":175,"title":186},"Manchester United have emphatically denied reports they agreed to rest Matheus Cunha for the final three Premier League games to protect his World Cup fitness, insisting the striker will play.","326257545712766976","Manchester United","327116317419114497","327054566501650432","Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest","2026-05-05T11:10:57Z","manchester-united-dismiss-reports-of-cunha-rest-agreement-not-happening","Mirror - Football","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mirror.co.uk\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Fnews\u002Fman-utd-emphatically-respond-claims-37112100",[155,75,165,166,167,168,169,170,51,171,172,173,174,55],"326222711569256448","326257551639318528","326257617288564736","326257766752587776","326257810155245568","326257810239131648","326255037950988288","326257546094448640","326257545830207488","326222712898850816",[156,76,176,177,178,179,180,181,52,182,183,184,185,63],"Brazil","Mannsdorf-Großenzersdorf","Mantova","Fortaleza EC","Mansfield Town","Notts County","Crystal Palace","Tottenham","Fulham","Qatar","Manchester United Dismiss Reports of Cunha Rest Agreement: 'Not Happening'"]