Burnley captain and defender Ben Mee has voiced his belief that footballers can ‘get over’ playing at neutral venues, if it means that fans get a morale boost from the sport resuming play during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
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Coronavirus: Brighton announce Amex Stadium to become drive-in testing centre
Brighton confirmed their Amex Stadium is the latest British sports venue turned into a coronavirus testing centre, following the lead of their league counterparts Tottenham and English rugby stadium Twickenham over the past few days.
Southampton agree 10% wage deferral – West Ham and Brighton in discussions
Southampton today became the first Premier League club to reach a wage deferral agreement with players as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, and more top-flight sides want to follow suit.
Coronavirus: Mikel Arteta fully recovered, confirms Arsenal club staff to remain home
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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has confirmed he’s fully recovered from coronavirus, having tested positive for COVID-19 on March 12 – after which, the Premier League season was suspended indefinitely. Continue reading
Christian Pulisic reveals frustration at limited Chelsea minutes
Chelsea’s £58m signing Christian Pulisic has voiced his frustration at limited minutes under Frank Lampard to start this campaign, just three months into an encouraging yet patchy start to life in west London for the 21-year-old winger. Continue reading
Why Brighton’s £20m Neal Maupay move makes perfect sense
Brighton completed an £20m swoop for Brentford’s Neal Maupay on a four-year deal this week and after two impressive Championship seasons, the former France under-21 international finally gets his chance centre-stage among England’s top sides. Continue reading
Brighton 1-4 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points as Pep’s men retain Premier League title
Manchester City retained their Premier League title in style with a 4-1 win over Brighton on a busy afternoon away at the Amex on the final day of the season. What were five talking points from their emphatic win on the south Coast, as the 18/19 campaign draws to a close? Continue reading
Tottenham 1-0 Brighton: Eriksen’s late stunner breaks Seagulls’ hearts
Christian Eriksen’s 88th-minute winner – an excellent strike from distance – sealed all three points for Tottenham, breaking Brighton hearts following the visitors’ inspired defensive display in north London.
Manchester United 2-1 Brighton: 5 Talking Points
Manchester United made it seven successive wins under caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after a 2-1 home win against a defiant Brighton side – who conceded early but refused to roll over at Old Trafford. Continue reading
Where next for Chelsea forward Tammy Abraham?
After an encouraging pre-season tour at Chelsea, it’s more than likely that Tammy will benefit more from another loan spell this term – but where?
Who is Brighton and Everton target Ezri Konsa?
On Saturday, England won an international youth title for the sixth time in the last two years. The Under-21s, managed by Aidy Boothroyd, claimed the Toulon Tournament for the third successive year after coming from behind to defeat Mexico 2-1. Of the youngsters involved in the Three Lions’ matchday squad, 14 are currently contracted to Premier League teams. If recent reports are to be believed, that number will rise this summer.
Watford 0-0 Brighton: Britos sees red but unlucky Seagulls settle for point in tense affair
Watford did well to earn a point at home against newly-promoted Brighton, following Miguel Britos’ needless sliding challenge midway through the first-half. Anthony Knockaert and Tomer Hemed both hit the post for the visitors, who were unfortunate not to snatch all three points during an intriguing encounter.
