Brighton Secure Long-Awaited Win Over Struggling Burnley

Brighton ended their six-game winless streak with a 2-0 victory over Burnley, whose 11-match run without a win is now the longest in the Premier League. The Seagulls dominated the game at the Amex, with Burnley managing only one shot on target before half-time. Despite a late surge, Burnley's efforts were too little, too late, and Brighton held on for a comfortable win to move eighth in the table. Burnley defender Hjalmar Ekdal expressed his disappointment, stating, 'As a team, we are weak, we are not there. We have a lack of belief, this game is not good. I think we're all a bit embarrassed.' Brighton's goals came from Georginio Rutter and Yasin Ayari, with Rutter starting and finishing the move for his opener. The win was also marked by the second debut of 34-year-old Pascal Gross, who received a rapturous reception from the home support. Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler praised his team's performance, saying, 'It wasn't a great game but a good performance. Overall, we're pleased with the performance.'