Brighton

A late winner from Kaoru Mitoma kept Brighton in the race for European qualification with a 1-0 win over Bournemouth.

The Emirates FA Cup [, Liverpool slumped to a 3-0 defeat at Wolves](https://www.eurosport.com/football/premier-league/2022-2023/wolves-v-liverpool-premier-league-live_sto9369763/story.shtml)and [Manchester United beat Crystal Palace 2-1,](https://www.eurosport.com/football/premier-league/2022-2023/manchester-united-v-crystal-palace-premier-league-live_sto9369759/story.shtml)while earlier in the day league leaders [Arsenal suffered a shock 1-0 defeat away to Everton](https://www.eurosport.com/football/premier-league/2022-2023/everton-v-arsenal-premier-league-live_sto9369752/story.shtml)as Sean Dyche made a dream start as Toffees boss. Ben Mee and Bryan Mbeumo both struck in the space of three minutes at the end of the first half, before Mathias Jensen wrapped up a comfortable victory ten minutes from time. Mitoma was the hero once again for the Seagulls, his decisive goal coming just a week after he struck in stoppage time to seal an FA Cup victory over Liverpool. The hosts had the better chances early on, with Deniz Undav hitting the post, but Bournemouth grew into the game and it looked to be heading for a stalemate. A late winner from Kaoru Mitoma kept Brighton in the race for European qualification with a 1-0 win over Bournemouth, while Brentford continued their impressive form by thrashing rock-bottom Southampton.

KIERAN GILL AT THE AMEX STADIUM: Kaoru Mitoma did it. Again. And Brighton have done it. Again. Mitoma scored for the third successive game, with his header ...

Neto flapped at the ball in a bid to stop it from going in but it was frivolous. Perhaps only right, given the referee had missed a clear free-kick for Brighton in the build-up. More of the same after the break, too, as Welbeck blazed over a shot. He has a huge future ahead of him, but for now he is really important to us, so I know our fans will get behind him for the second half of the season.’ He went for goal but Estupinan got across to make a magnificent sliding block. Introduced as a substitute in the 57th minute, Brighton’s supporters showed they hold no grudge. Quite the alternative 'hat-trick' by Undav and Brighton feared it was going to be one of those days. And Brighton have found another gem, the latest in a long line of them. Then, he was millimetres from making a proper connection with Undav’s ball through the six-yard box. Bournemouth boss Gary O’Neil added: ‘We should have got something out of the game. It was a moment that had been building, ever since Deniz Undav unleashed a trilogy of misses that someone, somewhere, will be adding Benny Hill theme music over the top for social media giggles. So when it finally became 1-0, you could feel the relief inside the Amex.

Alexis Mac Allister is valued at around €70million by Brighton, and Chelsea have registered an interest in the player in recent months.

Arsenal are reportedly keen on signing Brighton and Hove Albion winger Karou Mitoma at the end of the season, but may have to pay a sizeable fee.

His path to the Premier League has been a unique one. However, the Seagulls are unlikely to let Mitoma leave as easily. Indeed, if the winger can continue on his current trajectory, the Brighton man could go on to be a top player for many years to come. He states that Brighton will demand at least £35m for the Japanese international next summer, after enjoying a fantastic start to his career in England. The Japan international has been a joy to watch this season and has been indicative of the Seagull’s fantastic recruitment over the last few years. Arsenal are reportedly keen on signing Brighton and Hove Albion winger Kaoru Mitoma at the end of the season, but they may have to cough up a sizeable transfer fee.

Kaoru Mitoma's 87th-minute header made the difference in Saturday's dramatic 1-0 win over Bournemouth.

Moises Caicedo is a 'great lad' despite all the drama surrounding his future at Brighton, insists teammate Lewis Dunk.The 21-year-old midfielder took.

“I think it’s a massive statement from the club, standing their ground. “He’s a young boy and we stick with him. The Seagulls captain told talkSPORT: “Obviously it was a difficult situation for him and these things happen in football.