“This was the perfect way to finish [before the World Cup break].

“We knew how tough it was going to be.

“To come here and get the win was massive for us.”

Danny Ings.

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“Today we were speaking about [Ings’] best position.

“If he can have players to assist him with good balls he can be between two centre-backs. He played very well.”

Unai Emery,

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“Every manager is different with their gameplans. As a player, it’s great because you know you’re going to improve.

“As a team we were excellent today. We know how good a team they are. Our grit and determination got us over the line,” said Ings.

“It’s never easy conceding so early but it woke us up. From that moment on we created a lot of chances. They were pushing and pushing. It was so difficult. We can to rely on our defensive shape.

“You can see the confidence growing in the team now. [Emery] has made a lot [of difference]. He’s only been with us a short time but we’ve come a long way already. We’ll have a break now and try to implement as much as he wants to install with us.”

Danny Ings doubles down and boy is it nice to hear.

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“I’m so proud of our players, of our work, of our supporters because they are so important for us. They were here and they are helping. We then transmitted our energy into our job.

“Above all, though, an away win is important because we didn’t win before. The first step was to be competitive (away) because I know at home they were playing well and being competitive. We were not winning all of the matches they deserved but they challenged.

“My challenge to them was to win away and we played very well in Manchester on Thursday until the last minutes when we didn’t keep our mentality like we wanted and I want to create.

“But, today, our mentality was different. We were strong defensively and had to be. We were together and we had to be so focused on set-pieces from corners. We had some players out but, really, the job was fantastic.”

“The players had been feeling that we were at the bottom of the Premier League. Two victories have given us confidence and six points, now we’re on 18. Now to achieve the next position we’re looking in front and up. I think confidence is coming into each player with each result.

“Since the beginning we have been better. The six points will give us confidence and our challenge will come thinking to improve.

“Think of each match we are going to play after the break against Liverpool at home and Tottenham away. They are very difficult matches but I want to create good spirit and to be organised defensively and be strong and good.

“I think those six points give us calmness for the next work in the next weeks which will give us a good atmosphere.

“Today, it was a very good match for Ings. His goal for us is very important and, if we can give him good opportunities to score, they will do.

“I think the best news today for us is how we added some players. Ollie (Watkins) was ill and Ings took his opportunity fantastically.”

Unai Emery.

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“Lucas Digne wasn’t aware he was there and almost a clearance becomes a tackle.

“He just gets caught… it’s a penalty. He just wasn’t aware, I think it’s a penalty. VAR still looking at it but a Brighton player gets there before Lucas Digne. Did that say check complete? I thought it was going to be a certain penalty, especially from that angle.

“I just can’t believe they haven’t give a penalty for that. I mean, I was just looking at that angle there, maybe there’s an angle in another position, I cannot believe they haven’t given a penalty.

“How is that not a penalty? That angle there isn’t conclusive but the one behind, he’s kicked right through the back of his calf. Solly March gets a touch, I just don’t see how that’s not a penalty. Well you have got away with one there my friend and I think he’ll know that as well.”

Jamie Carragher makes a total fool of himself …. Again.