Graham Potter believes Brighton are in their best position since he arrived at the club in May 2019.

The Seagulls are 16th on the table and seven points clear of the drop zone after an unbeaten run of six games.

"I think the group at the moment is in the best place since I've been here," Potter said ahead of Monday's clash with Crystal Palace. "On and off the pitch.

"In terms of the performances and how we act as a group together, I think it's the best

"But at the same time that doesn't necessarily transfer into points, you have to fight for those every day in the games.

"It's an important game for our supporters, but an important one for us in terms of trying to get three points to keep that tally moving forward. That's important for us."