Brighton will be 'throwing our bodies in the way' to stop Manchester City, vows Shane Duffy

Central defender keen to end the season on a positive note, which in turn would prevent City from retaining the Premier League title

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 19:  Shane Duffy of Brighton and Hove Albion celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester United at American Express Community Stadium on August 19, 2018 in Brighton, United Kingdom.  (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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Shane Duffy has said his Britghton & Hove Albion will be doing all they can to get a result against title-chasing Manchester City on Sunday.

Brighton face the daunting task of stopping leaders City claiming a 14th straight Premier League win on the final day of the season.

A win for City, who lead Liverpool by a point, will guarantee a successful defence of the title they won in record-breaking style last season. However, a draw or defeat will open the door to Liverpool, who face Wolverhampton Wanderers at the same time.

Brighton recently secured another season in the Premier League after facing the threat of relegation so it would be understandable, with little to play for, that Chris Hughton's players would have their minds on their holidays rather than City.

However, central defender Duffy insisted that was far from the case, saying Brighton will be committed to signing off the season on a positive note in front of their own fans.

"Everyone knows that it's a massive game, but we can't really think about anything else other than getting the three points for this club - that's the most important thing for us," the 27-year-old Ireland international told the club's website.

"We're the underdogs and all of the players are excited for the game. It's down to us, we want to do this club proud and win these three points. It would be a historic day if we do.

"We'll be throwing our bodies in the way, trying to keep the ball out of our net. It will be a team effort if we are to win the game and 90 minutes of concentration is required."

Brighton are unbeaten in their last two matches, and in their last outing managed to record a 1-1 draw against Arsenal at the Emirates.

City have beaten Brighton twice already this season - including a narrow win in the FA Cup semi-final - and Duffy admits they will have to play exceptionally well to get a result.

"They're world-class players who handle pressure on a weekly basis - it's a huge game and they can't really make mistakes, because there are no games after," he said.

"It will be constant pressure - it's a very difficult game and as players you just hope it doesn't really come off for them and everything happens for us.

"We'll have to defend very well again and try to be hard to break down. Hopefully we can then create chances and take them on the day.