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Joao Pedro scoring Brighton's equaliser as they came from behind to beat Man City

Brighton fight back to condemn Man City to another loss

Brighton staged a sensational late fightback to come from behind and send Manchester City to a fourth consecutive defeat with a pulsating 2-1 win at the Amex Stadium.

Soccer • 09 Nov 24

Katie McCabe was involved in two goals for Arsenal

WSL round-up: McCabe shines for five-star Arsenal

Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe had two assists as Arsenal dented Brighton's fine start to the Women's Super League campaign with a 5-0 drubbing at the Emirates Stadium.

Soccer • 08 Nov 24

Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk and Salah are all out of contract at the end of the season

Slot calm over futures of Liverpool's totemic trio

Liverpool boss Arne Slot insists he is not worried about the ongoing uncertainty over the futures of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold as long as the trio are playing well.

Soccer • 01 Nov 24

Cody scored twice as Liverpool marched on in the Carabao Cup

Gakpo hits brace as Liverpool hold on to beat Brighton

Cody Gakpo claimed a stunning second-half double as holders Liverpool progressed to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with an absorbing 3-2 win against Brighton at the Amex Stadium.

Soccer • 31 Oct 24

Evan Ferguson was back among the goals in the top flight

Ferguson ends goal drought but Brighton pegged back

Evan Ferguson ended an 11-month goal drought when putting Brighton 2-0 up against Wolves, but Gary O'Neill's side fought back to earn a share of the spoils at the Amex Stadium.

Soccer • 26 Oct 24

Cole Palmer underlined his status as Chelsea's talisman with all four goals against Brighton

Premier League wrap: Palmer four-midable in Chelsea win

Chelsea, Everton and Fulham all recorded Premier League victories on Saturday afternoon, while Brentford and West Ham shared the spoils.

Soccer • 28 Sep 24

Carlos Baleba fired a stunning opener for Brighton

Carabao Cup: Ferguson starts in Brighton victory

Evan Ferguson returned to the Brighton starting line-up for the first time since March as they overcame Premier League rivals Wolves in the Carabao Cup third round.

Soccer • 19 Sep 24

Evan Ferguson looks set to start for Brighton tonight

Ferguson has nothing to prove - Brighton boss Hurzeler

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler says teenager Evan Ferguson has nothing to prove in Wednesday night's home Carabao Cup tie against Wolves.

Soccer • 17 Sep 24

Declan Rice was shown a second yellow card at the Emirates

Arteta 'amazed' by Rice sending off against Brighton

Mikel Arteta was "amazed" by the decision of Chris Kavanagh to show Declan Rice the first red card of his career and insisted it changed the game after Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Brighton.

Soccer • 31 Aug 24

Joao Pedro (No 9) slots home the equaliser for Brighton

Brighton hit back to deny ten-man Arsenal

Brighton and Hove Albion ended Arsenal's winning start to the new Premier League season with a 1-1 draw at the Emirates on Saturday, with the home side holding on with 10 men after Declan Rice's controversial second-half sending off.

Soccer • 31 Aug 24

Premier League recap: Brighton 2-1 Manchester United

Joao Pedro's 95th-minute header seals the three points for Brighton in a 2-1 victory over Manchester United at the Amex Stadium. Here is how the game unfolded.

Soccer • 24 Aug 24

Erik ten Hag's side needed a late winner to get past Fulham last weekend

Ten Hag expects United improvement in trip to Brighton

Erik ten Hag is seeking improvements as Manchester United look to build on their opening day win in Saturday lunchtime's trip to Brighton.

Soccer • 23 Aug 24

De Zerbi speaking to Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson during his Brighton tenure

De Zerbi poised to become Marseille manager

Roberto De Zerbi is set to become the new head coach of Marseille after the Ligue 1 club confirmed they have reached an "agreement in principle" with the former Brighton boss.

Soccer • 25 Jun 24

Cole Palmer set Chelsea on their way to victory

Palmer and Nkunku steer Chelsea past Brighton

Cole Palmer helped steer Chelsea a step closer to European qualification by claiming his 22nd Premier League goal of the season in a pulsating 2-1 win at Brighton.

Soccer • 15 May 24

Nicolas Jackson was on target again for Chelsea

Premier League: Chelsea annihilate West Ham, Villa lose

Aston Villa's quest for Champions League qualification suffered a setback after Joao Pedro ended Brighton's six-match Premier League winless run with a dramatic 87th-minute winner.

Soccer • 05 May 24

Former Cork City striker Mark O'Mahony started for Brighton

O'Mahony starts for first time as Brighton are beaten

Mark O'Mahony started a Premier League game for the first time as Brighton succumbed to a 3-0 defeat against Bournemouth this afternoon.

Soccer • 28 Apr 24

City are aiming for a record fourth English league title in a row

Guardiola: Liverpool derby fate served as City warning

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said Liverpool's surprise derby defeat to Everton served as a warning to his players ahead of a 4-0 thrashing of Brighton.

Soccer • 26 Apr 24

Phil Foden celebrates with Kevin De Bruyne after scoring a free-kick against Brighton

Man City crush Brighton to maintain title charge

Manchester City closed the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal to a single point after Phil Foden's first-half double helped inspire a resounding 4-0 victory over Brighton.

Soccer • 25 Apr 24

Evan Ferguson will not play again for Brighton this season

Brighton confirm that Ferguson's season is over

Evan Ferguson will not play for Brighton & Hove Albion again this season and is highly likely to miss the Republic of Ireland's June friendlies, as he continues to recover from an ankle injury.

Soccer • 24 Apr 24

Leandro Trossard put the gloss on the Arsenal victory

Arsenal back at the summit after thumping Brighton

Arsenal regained top spot in the Premier League after goals from Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Leandro Trossard secured a thumping 3-0 success which dented Brighton's push for Europe.

Soccer • 06 Apr 24

Evan Ferguson is out of action again for Brighton

Ferguson and Ogbene remain out injured

Evan Ferguson remains out injured for Brighton's weekend encounter against high-flying Arsenal at the Amex Stadium.

Soccer • 05 Apr 24

Mark O'Mahony made his debut for the Republic of Ireland Under-21s in last month's 7-0 rout of San Marino

O'Mahony named a sub due to Fati 'physical condition'

Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi opted to name Carrigaline's Mark O'Mahony on the bench for Wednesday night's clash with Brentford ahead of Barcelona loanee Ansu Fati due to concerns over the latter's "physical condition".

Soccer • 04 Apr 24

Brentford and Ireland centre-back Nathan Collins is challenged by Adam Lallana (L) and Carlos Baleba of Brighton & Hove Albion (C) during the encounter

Ferguson absent as Brighton held by Brentford

Evan Ferguson was not involved in the Brighton matchday squad as the Seagulls were held to a goalless draw at Brentford.

Soccer • 03 Apr 24

Jurgen Klopp (L) with Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi, who has been tipped to replace manager boss

Klopp content Salah kept his cool after early misfires

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has no worries about Mohamed Salah's misfires in front of goal because he keeps coming up with important moments when they need them most.

Soccer • 31 Mar 24

The game was decided by the Irish international heading into his own net

Omobamidele own goal sees Brighton take the points

Brighton bounced back from European embarrassment at the hands of Roma by scraping a 1-0 Premier League success over relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest, with an Andrew Omobamidele own goal settling the Amex Stadium encounter.

Soccer • 10 Mar 24