Brighton & Hove Albion vs AFC Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Brighton & Hove Albion vs AFC Bournemouth
Brighton recover from their defeat to AEK in the Europa League to collect their fifth win in six Premier League games. The Seagulls travel to Chelsea in the EFL Cup for their next fixture before going to Aston Villa in the league. As for Bournemouth, their wait for a first win in this division this campaign continues. Their attention also switches over to the EFL Cup, where they will be hosting Stoke City, before welcoming Arsenal on the weekend.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs AFC Bournemouth
Mitoma scored 16 seconds after coming on to net Brighton's second goal and help the Seagulls secure a 3-1 win. Bournemouth started strongly and threatened to score through Christie, who crashed an effort just wide. The Scotland International then played an imperative role in the Cherries' opener. He won the ball off Verbruggen and found Solanke, who had a simple finish into an open net. The hosts struggled to get going but found an equaliser in a fortunate fashion just before the break. Gilmour's inviting cross into the box was met by Kerkez, who headed the ball past into his own net past Neto. Mitoma was then brought on at half-time and made an impact almost immediately. He got on the end of a clever flick from Dahoud and directed his strike into the bottom corner. Semenyo then forced Verbruggen into a save before Mitoma scored again. The Japan International got on the end of a cross from Estupinan and powered his header across the goal and into the bottom corner. The Cherries went close to getting one back, but Solanke had his attempt cleared off the line, with Brooks also having a shot from inside the box blocked.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs AFC Bournemouth
Senesi is shown a yellow card for a second foul on Pedro, who skipped past the centre-back just inside Brighton's half.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs AFC Bournemouth
Pedro tries to make space for a shot inside the box but is forced wide by Senesi, who pushes him to the floor and gives away a needless free-kick. However, nothing comes from it.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs AFC Bournemouth
Semenyo collects possession on the left flank before moving inside with the ball. He is then tackled, but Traore recovers it before having a shot blocked.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs AFC Bournemouth
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