Albion fans were left shellshocked by their side’s 5-1 defeat by Everton.

But there is always another game to look ahead to.

We asked these long-time fans for their thoughts on Monday’s events – and how Roberto De Zerbi and his men will respond.

1. What were your thoughts on Albion’s performance against Everton?

James Heasman: As well as we played against United, this was the opposite. De Zerbi was out-thought by Dyche (not the first Brighton manager), and it was all very disappointing. Slow build-up, poor defensively and a lack of incisiveness.

Tim Ayling: There's no dressing it up - we were awful. It wasn't the kind of game for Buonanotte and the Wellbeck/Undav partnership doesn't work. I feel as though there was a level of complacency we haven't seen since Charlton.

Alan Brownings: It was awful. The starting line-up was never right, the first goal showed how exposed we were down the left-hand side to create a two v one scenario, didn’t change it and allowed them to get a carbon copy second, didn’t change it and they did the same for the third. The fourth they walked in from the halfway line. Totally unacceptable performance at this level.

2. Can you pick any positive performances from the home side?

James Heasman: Not really. The team lacked balance and the fact we made four substitutions at half-time tells its own story. March and Ferguson did well when coming on, but sadly, I don’t expect to see Solly again this season. Man of the match? I’d probably go with Mac Allister, who was average!

Tim Ayling: Ferguson being back was good. Not much more than that, I'm afraid.

Alan Brownings: We did look better in the second half and everybody around me picked the changes, it was obvious who needed to come off. Enciso is the one bright light for me, and Caicedo looked a different player once the changes were made.

3. How can Albion pick themselves up from this?

James Heasman: Not easily. The injuries are mounting, the games are all challenging and this was hugely disappointing. Hopefully we can bounce back Sunday, and put in a more Brighton-like display.

Tim Ayling: RDZ will take this as a lesson learned and we'll move on quickly. These things happen, and all will be forgotten soon. It's a blip, nothing more.

Alan Brownings: The only way they know how, get something from Arsenal, Man City and Newcastle before dropping points at Southampton and Villa.