Albion are being powered by bad memories from last season as they attack the FA Cup.

Last season’s semi-finalists set off on another potential run by winning 4-2 at Stoke in the third round.

Head coach Roberto De Zerbi said: “Last season we played the semi-final and we liked it, and would like to repeat that level of competition.

“I think the biggest motivation is how we lost that game. Maybe against (Manchester) City, we lose but I think we deserved to play that final.

“I asked them to play seriously (against Stoke), like it was in the Premier League or Europa League and I think you can understand that watching it.

“When we have the shirt of Brighton, we push and we try to give our best in every competition: Europa League, Premier League, FA Cup – every training session.

“Only in this way can you reach the right mentality.”

Albion secured a 16-day break between fixtures as they avoided a replay.

De Zerbi said: “It’s a great thing not to have a replay as we’re playing a lot of games already.

“This win will give us a week to recover and work in a different way.”