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The numbers are stacking up for Dejan Kulusevski as we prepare for a trip to the Amex Stadium to face Brighton in the Premier League on Sunday (4.30pm UK).

The Sweden skipper has flourished in a new central role alongside James Maddison in Ange Postecoglou's front-foot side with five forward-thinking players lining up in recent weeks - Deki, Madders, Brennan Johnson, Dominic Solanke and Timo Werner, in for injured Heung-Min Son.

That was highlighted by an incredible performance in our 3-0 win against Manchester United at Old Trafford last weekend where Deki created nine chances - the joint-most in a Premier League game since records began in 2003/04. Christian Eriksen matched that against Newcastle in 2013 and Palace in 2016. Deki capped his display with our second goal at United - only Everton's Dwight McNeil (21) has created more chances in the Premier League so far this season.

Solanke on song

Recalled into the England squad this week, Dominic Solanke has three goals in his last three starts against Brentford, Qarabag and United and since the start of last season, the only Englishmen with more Premier League goals are Chelsea's Cole Palmer (28) and Villa's Ollie Watkins (23). Dominic will be aiming to find the net in three consecutive appearances for the first time since December.