Brighton & Hove Albion vs Burnley LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Brighton 1-1 Burnley: Simon Adingra’s equaliser denies Vincent Kompany’s side a crucial win
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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Brighton & Hove Albion vs Burnley
Adingra is up against Taylor on the right, with the winger allowed to get the ball out of his feet before curling a low cross into the box. Ferguson rushes across to try and attack it, but O'Shea is there to slide it away.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Burnley
Burnley gift Brighton possession once again. Lallana collects the ball just outside the box and he looks to slide it through to Ferguson, but O'Shea gets back to poke it behind.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Burnley
Brighton build their play down the left side of the pitch. The ball rolls into the path of Dahoud outside the box, but he is caught between a shot and a pass into Adingra. As a result, he slices it out for a throw-in.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Burnley
There has been plenty of action at both ends but no goals. If Brighton’s recent record conveys anything, it is that the deadlock will be broken sooner rather than later. The Seagulls are on the longest scoring run in the Premier League (31 games) and also the longest run of conceding (19 games) of any team. Only five teams in top-flight history have scored and conceded in 20 or more consecutive matches, most recently Newcastle United between December 1957 and August 1958 (21).
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Burnley
Brighton are starting to get in their groove in possession. The Seagulls play quick passes on the edge of the box, with Gross laying it back to Dahoud. He then blasts a first-time strike over the bar.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Burnley
WIDE! Brighton are starting to dominate this match. Adingra receives the ball on the right and curls a fantastic cross into the box. Van Hecke gets onto the end of it but crashes his header just wide of the post.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Burnley
SAVE! Trafford saves his side for a second time. Burnley cause their own problems, with the away side gifting the Seagulls possession inside their own box. Ferguson drops it back to Milner, whose low strike towards the bottom corner is pushed away.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Burnley
Dunk has the ball inside Brighton's half and attempts to switch it over to Adingra on the right. He cannot keep it on the pitch, but the flag then goes up for offside. Burnley then take their time to take the free-kick, with Lallana furious at the officials for not speeding up the Clarets.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Burnley
Gross makes the most of a loose pass from Burnley. He drives through the heart of the pitch before finding Lallana, who offloads it to Adingra on his right. The winger then cuts inside just outside of the box and looks to shoot, but his effort is blocked.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Burnley
SAVE! Pedro moves inside with the ball and finds Adingra with a pass. The winger then slides the ball down the right to Gross, who overlaps him and gets into the box. He then looks for the near post with a low shot, but Trafford sticks out a foot to make a smart stop.
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