Southampton 1-2 Brighton
Brighton boss Graham Potter says Sunday’s victory over Southampton has given the Seagulls “renewed belief” they can retain their Premier League status.
Leandro Trossard’s emphatic finish settled an entertaining south-coast contest, Danny Welbeck’s deft touch freeing the Belgium winger to stride into the box and lash home.
Victory halted a three-game losing streak for Potter’s Seagulls, who climb a place to 16th above Newcastle, three points clear of 18th-placed Fulham and with a game in hand.
“We’ve had to suffer recently but we got the reward for the performance,” said Potter, whose side have lost 17 points from winning positions this season.
“This three points gives us confidence and renewed belief. It’s a fantastic reward for the players and will help them keep going.
“We have belief in ourselves and believe that if we keep performing like we have been we can get results. It’s nice to have that reinforced.”
The Seagulls had taken an early lead through skipper Lewis Dunk’s powerful header from a corner before Che Adams’ close-range volley ensured the Saints headed in level at the break.
Adams came closest to a second equaliser for Southampton, still without injured leading scorer Danny Ings, but he was brilliantly denied by the outstretched leg of Brighton keeper Robert Sanchez.
A 10th defeat in 12 league games keeps Southampton in 14th, very much in the relegation mix, although they still have a seven-point cushion over Fulham.
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