Brighton and Hove Albion have certified for European competitors for the primary time within the membership’s historical past following Sunday’s 3-1 win at residence to Southampton.
Roberto De Zerbi’s aspect bounced again from Thursday evening’s 4-1 loss towards Newcastle by beating backside membership Saints in convincing trend on the Amex.
Younger striker Ewan Ferguson scored twice within the first half to offer the Seagulls a cushty benefit on the break and though Mohamed Elyounoussi diminished the deficit simply in need of the hour, Pascal Gross restored the house aspect’s two-goal lead after 69 minutes.
The win retains Brighton in sixth place and De Zerbi’s aspect are assured to complete in seventh on the lowest, with solely Aston Villa now capable of overtake them.
Seventh would see the Seagulls qualify for the Europa Convention League, whereas fifth or sixth would ship the south-coast aspect into the Europa League.
With Brighton three factors and 16 targets higher off than Villa, and with a sport in hand over Unai Emery’s aspect, sixth appears nearly sure for the Seagulls.
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Villa’s final fixture is at residence to Brighton subsequent Sunday, with the Seagulls in motion towards Manchester Metropolis on the Amex on Wednesday.
De Zerbi’s aspect are 5 factors behind fifth-placed Liverpool, with the Reds up towards Southampton of their last fixture subsequent Sunday.
Wherever they find yourself ending, it has been a historic season for Brighton and their success is all of the extra spectacular contemplating they misplaced supervisor Graham Potter to Chelsea early on within the marketing campaign.
