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The Argentinian's arrival bolsters the Liverpool midfield

Liverpool announce Mac Allister's Anfield arrival

Liverpool have announced the signing of Argentinian World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton.

Soccer • 08 Jun 23

Alexis Mac Allister was a key player for Argentina when they won the World Cup last December

Transfers: Mac Allister medical for Liverpool switch

Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister is to undergo a medical with Liverpool.

Soccer • 06 Jun 23

Brighton midfielders Alexis Mac Allister and Moises Caicedo have attracted plenty of suitors

De Zerbi: Futures of Caicedo and Mac Allister unclear

Roberto de Zerbi believes Moises Caicedo and Alexis Mac Allister "deserve to play in another level" but hopes European football can convince the in-demand duo to stick with Brighton.

Soccer • 23 May 23

The Ireland striker has his eye on next season's European campaign

Ferguson relishing European adventures at Brighton

Evan Ferguson is relishing the oppportunity to play in Europe next season after his brace against Southampton ensured continental football for the first time in Brighton's history.

Soccer • 22 May 23

Ferguson has now scored six Premier League goals

Ferguson brace bags Brighton first ever European spot

Evan Ferguson's brace ensured Brighton secured European football for the first time after a 3-1 home victory over relegated Southampton in the Premier League.

Soccer • 21 May 23

Bruno Guimaraes celebrates Newcastle's fourth goal of the game

Newcastle close in on Champions League spot

Callum Wilson and Bruno Guimaraes served up a grandstand finish to take Newcastle to the brink of Champions League football with a resounding victory over Brighton.

Soccer • 18 May 23

The Gunners boss was left frustrated after the defeat to the Seagulls

Arteta apology to fans after unacceptable Brighton loss

A frustrated Mikel Arteta apologised to the Arsenal supporters after a crushing 3-0 loss at home to Brighton all but ended their Premier League title hopes.

Soccer • 14 May 23

Pervis Estupinan of Brighton & Hove Albion celebrates

Brighton all but end Arsenal's title hopes

Arsenal's fading Premier League titles hopes are all but over after second-half goals by Julio Enciso, Deniz Undav and Pervis Estupinan earned Brighton a stunning 3-0 win at the Emirates.

Soccer • 14 May 23

Dwight McNeil (C) celebrates with Abdoulaye Doucoure

Everton thump Brighton to energise survival hopes

Everton thumped Brighton and Hove Albion 5-1 at the Amex Stadium to move up to 16th in the Premier League and give their survival hopes a huge boost on Monday evening.

Soccer • 08 May 23

Defeat for Ten Hag's side means they were unable to extend their points gap over Liverpool

Ten Hag irked after 'annoying' United loss to Brighton

Erik ten Hag bemoaned an 'annoying' last-gasp loss at Brighton as Manchester United's Champions League hopes suffered a setback.

Soccer • 05 May 23

Alexis Mac Allister celebrates his injury-time winning penalty

Penalty drama at the death as Brighton snatch win

Alexis Mac Allister fired Brighton to sixth in the Premier League by converting a dramatic added-time penalty to dent Manchester United's Champions League hopes.

Soccer • 04 May 23

Premier League: Brighton 1-0 Manchester United recap

Read how it all unfolded as a late Alexis Mac Allister gave the hosts a deserved victory.

Soccer • 04 May 23

Andre Ayew and his Nottingham Forest team-mates celebrate securing three important points

Forest beat Brighton to edge out of relegation zone

Nottingham Forest gave their Premier League survival hopes a much-needed shot in the arm after beating Brighton 3-1 at the City Ground.

Soccer • 26 Apr 23

Victor Lindelof scores the decisive penalty at Wembley

United set up City Cup final date after shootout win

Manchester United have beaten Brighton 7-6 on penalties after Solly March blazed over from 12 yards in their FA Cup semi-final, following a 0-0 draw after extra time at Wembley.

Soccer • 23 Apr 23

Erik ten Hag can lead United to a second Cup final this season with victory at Wembley

Ten Hag wants United reaction against Brighton

Erik ten Hag said his Manchester United side fell well short of his expectations in their limp Europa League exit to Sevilla.

Soccer • 23 Apr 23

Evan Ferguson injured his ankle in last weekend's 2-1 victory over Chelsea

Brighton to make late Ferguson call for Cup semi-final

Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi is giving Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson every chance of proving his fitness ahead of Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United at Wembley.

Soccer • 21 Apr 23

Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi (R) gestures during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur

De Zebri accuses Stellini of disrespect

Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi accused Cristian Stellini of a lack of respect after watching his side lose 2-1 at Tottenham in a fiery encounter.

Soccer • 08 Apr 23

The young Ireland striker celebrates his opening goal

Ferguson can become a great player – De Zerbi

Roberto De Zerbi believes Evan Ferguson can become a "great player" after the teenage striker's stunning flicked finish helped boost Brighton's quest for European qualification.

Soccer • 05 Apr 23

Evan Ferguson tussles with France defender Dayot Upamecano during the Euro 2024 qualifier in Dublin

Ferguson ruled out due to unspecified injury

Evan Ferguson missed Brighton's Premier League encounter with Brentford due to an unspecified injury, and the Ireland striker remains a doubt for Tuesday's top-tier clash with Bournemouth.

Soccer • 02 Apr 23

Alessia Russo of Manchester United has a shot on goal

WSL: Galton brace sends Manchester United clear at top

A Leah Galton brace extended Manchester United's lead at the top of the Women's Super League table with a 4-0 win against Brighton.

Soccer • 01 Apr 23

The 18-year-old Meathman's ascent continues unabated

FA Cup wrap: Ferguson brace guides Brighton into semis

Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson got on the scoresheet once again in the FA Cup with a second-half brace as Brighton beat Grimsby 5-0 to book their place in the semi-finals.

Soccer • 20 Mar 23

Evan Ferguson won his second senior cap against Malta last November

Keith Long: 'The ceiling for Evan Ferguson is endless'

Former Bohemians manager Keith Long discusses Evan Ferguson's meteoric rise as Ireland's Euro 2024 qualifier against France closes in as well as recalling giving the 18-year-old his first taste of first-team football at Bohs when the Bettystown native was just 14.

Soccer • 08 Mar 23

Evan Ferguson scored the only goal of the night and could have had a second but for Jack Bonham's fine save in the second half

De Zerbi: Ferguson a 'unique' talent for Brighton

Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi described Evan Ferguson as "unique" after the teenage forward's latest goal secured his side a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals.

Soccer • 28 Feb 23

Evan Ferguson was a second-half sub for the visiting Seagulls

Premier League wrap: Ferguson returns, Saints succumb

Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson made his return for Brighton as they earned a 1-1 draw at rivals Crystal Palace in the Premier League

Soccer • 11 Feb 23

De Zerbi will choose between Ferguson and Deniz Undav to spearhead his side on Saturday

De Zerbi ponders potential Ferguson start at Palace

Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi says he is weighing up whether to start Evan Ferguson against rivals Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday.

Soccer • 10 Feb 23