Ten-man Brighton defeat Sunderland to maintain top-four position
Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 17:37 · Archive
Brighton beat Sunderland 2-0 despite playing the majority of the match with ten men after Pascal Struijk's red card.
Brighton beat Sunderland 2-0 at the Stadium of Light to maintain their strong start to the season. Maxim De Cuyper put the Seagulls ahead early in the second half, but the visitors were reduced to ten men moments later when Pascal Struijk was sent off following a VAR review for denying a goalscoring opportunity. Despite being a man down, Brighton held their shape and Jaouen Hadjam added a second goal in the third minute of stoppage time.
Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler's side have now strengthened their position in third place with 13 points, following their 3-0 victory over Arsenal before the international break. Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris made three changes to his team after the 5-3 defeat to Manchester City, but struggled to capitalise on their numerical advantage. The Black Cats remain on four points with only one Premier League win this season, leaving them just above the relegation zone.
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- Sunderland 0-2 Brighton: Seagulls continue to soar as Maxim De Cuyper and Jaouen Hadjam leave Fabian Hurzeler's side in dreamlandROSS HEPPENSTALL AT THE STADIUM OF LIGHT: Sunderland, who never looking like breaching a rearguard which comfortably held firm, could not stop Brighton after Arsenal failed.Daily Mail Sport · 10 Oct, 18:53
- Ten-player Brighton win at Sunderland to stay thirdHigh-flying Brighton won 2-0 at Sunderland to make it three straight Premier League wins without conceding, despite having to play more than half an hour with 10 men.Sky Sports · 10 Oct, 18:00
- Ten-man Brighton continue fine form with battling win at SunderlandWhen Jaouen Hadjam lashed Brighton’s second goal beyond the reach of Robin Roefs, it sparked a mass exodus. As the Stadium of Light emptied amid a smattering of boos, and frown lines creased the forehead of the Sunderland manager, Régis Le Bris, the Brighton players and their manager, Fabian Hürzeler, prepared to celebrate. Continue reading...Guardian Football · 10 Oct, 17:20
- 10-men Brighton overcome Sunderland to maintain exceptional start to seasonSunderland 0-2 Brighton: Pascal Struijk was sent off shortly after Maxim De Cuyper’s opener but the Seagulls secured all three pointsIndependent Sport · 10 Oct, 17:16
In this story: Brighton · Sunderland · Maxim De Cuyper · Pascal Struijk · Jaouen Hadjam · Fabian Hürzeler · Régis Le Bris · Stadium of Light
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