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Brighton 2-3 AEK Athens: Ponce punctures Seagulls’ European debut in late drama

S Argentinian forward Ezequiel Ponce celebrates scoring his team third goal during the UEFA Europa League Group B football match between Brighton and...

It was a tempestuous night with 23 fouls, 11 yellow cards and shaky officiating on the south Coast, yet Premier League overachievers Brighton only had themselves to blame as their maiden European campaign got off to a sour start at home vs. Greek champions AEK Athens. Their summer signing and Argentine striker Ezequiel Ponce, came off the bench to sting them without warning. Continue reading “Brighton 2-3 AEK Athens: Ponce punctures Seagulls’ European debut in late drama”

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Brighton 1-4 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points as Pep’s men retain Premier League title

Manchester City players celebrate with the Premier League trophy after finishing the season on 98 points

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 “Brighton 1-4 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points as Pep’s men retain Premier League title”

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Manchester United 2-1 Brighton: 5 Talking Points

United raced into a two-goal lead before the break and despite a late scare, earned an important three 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 “Manchester United 2-1 Brighton: 5 Talking Points”