Brighton edge Sunderland as Burnley frustrate Bournemouth
Brighton secured a narrow victory over Sunderland to climb into the top half of the Premier League. Yankuba Minteh scored the decisive goal, breaking Sunderland’s unbeaten home streak. Burnley and Bournemouth played out a goalless draw, leaving both teams disappointed. The results have implications for both the top and bottom of the league table.
Match highlights
- Brighton defeated Sunderland 1-0, moving into 10th place on goal difference.
- Yankuba Minteh scored the only goal, beating goalkeeper Melker Ellborg at his near post.
- Sunderland have now lost their last three home games after an 11-game unbeaten run at the Stadium of Light.
- Burnley and Bournemouth drew 0-0, with Burnley slipping closer to relegation and Bournemouth missing a chance to move up.
- Bournemouth remain ninth, three points behind Brentford in the race for European qualification.
