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
The 2023/24 Premier League season is under way and you can follow every game and every goal right here with The Independent.
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
WIDE! The first chance of the match goes to Burnley. Gudmundsson collects possession on the right side of the box and switches the ball onto his left foot. He looks for the top corner with a curling effort across the goal, but his strike flashes wide.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Burnley
Adingra plays a loose pass in Brighton's half, with Brownhill rushing in to make an interception. Burnley spring forward and have possession on the edge of the Seagulls' box, but their attack breaks down after good play from Rodríguez and Amdouni.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Burnley
Baleba usually plays in the midfield for Brighton, but he is currently the deepest player in the Seagulls' system. He has dropped between Dunk and Van Hecke when the hosts are in possession. He is getting plenty of touches in the opening stages of the match.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Burnley
Burnley are holding a rigid defensive structure and are trying to stop Brighton from keeping possession in their attacking third. They are letting the Seagulls pass it from side to side on the halfway line, well away from their goal.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Burnley
Odobert does brilliantly to drive down the left with possession, He weaves his way through a few defenders and gets into the box before winning a corner. However, Gudmundsson's delivery is poor and Brighton clear it away.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Burnley
Gudmundsson is back in the Burnley team and will be their player to watch. Despite playing just 597 minutes across 10 Premier League appearances, he has created 22 chances this season, at least 10 more than any other Burnley player. His rate of 3.3 chances created per 90 minutes is the best of any Burnley player in a single Premier League campaign (min. 500 minutes).
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Burnley
Brighton get this Premier League clash under way. Ferguson with the first kick.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Burnley
Five of the 10 Premier League meetings between Brighton and Burnley have ended in a draw (two Brighton wins, three Burnley wins), including three goalless draws. Both teams are on the pitch and are ready to get started.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Burnley
Burnley make three alterations to the team that lost 1-0 to Wolves at Molineux. Beyer returns from his one-match suspension and replaces Ekdal in the defence. Gudmundsson makes his first start in three matches and comes in for Koleosho, who is out with a long-term injury. Odobert also appears in the side and is picked ahead of Bruun Larsen, who drops onto the bench.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Burnley
Brighton make six changes to the side that beat Brentford in their last Premier League match. Verbruggen starts in goal after missing the previous two games, with Steele dropping onto the bench. Dunk also returns from suspension after his red card against Forest and replaces Igor at centre-back. Milner is picked ahead of Hinshelwood at right-back. Dahoud was sent off versus the Blades but is back in the team today, with Gilmour missing out on a spot in the midfield. Lallana and Ferguson come in for Mitoma and Buonanotte in the attack. Pedro keeps his place but moves out to the wing, allowing Ferguson to lead the attack.
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