Brighton safe as Newcastle's Andy Carroll faces up to painful miss

Job done for Graham Potter, although the Brighton manager would be the first to accept it wasn’t exactly a classic. A point from a fixture that closer resembled a pre-season match in terms of intensity means his side can officially start planning for an unprecedented fourth season in the top division of English football having somewhat limped over the line in recent weeks.Yet having lost their last three matches here and conceded 11 goals, Potter will at least be grateful that his defence stood firm against an improved performance from Newcastle after the break as Steve Bruce’s side pushed for a victory that neither team really deserved. It means the visitors have still failed to beat Brighton in all six Premier League matches they have contested. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/jul/20/brighton-newcastle-premier-league-match-report #premier_league #brighton_&_hove_albion #newcastle_united #football #sport