Brighton fall short as Bournemouth edge a tight Premier League clash
Semenyo scored and assisted as Bournemouth beat Brighton 2-1.
Mitoma equalised for Brighton.
Semenyo scored once and assisted the other.
Alex Scott netted his first league goal since December 2023.
Milosavljevic, 18, made his top-flight Bournemouth debut.
Bafodé Diakité was injured, leaving the teenager to start.
At the other end, James Milner started in Brighton’s XI.
De Zerbi favours patient buildup and quick transitions.
Brighton press through triggers in midfield when Bournemouth build.
The Seagulls stay compact when out of possession.
Additionally Milosavljevic showed intent with early interceptions.
Furthermore Brighton retain possession within a compact framework of short passes and measured diagonals.
Semenyo’s two contributions underlined Bournemouth’s counter threat.
Nevertheless some rivals will point to Palace, yet Brighton stays on course.
Therefore Brighton must build from this setback and keep De Zerbi’s identity.
Antoine Semenyo
Brighton & Hove Albion
TLDR
- Semenyo scores and assists as Bournemouth win 2-1; Mitoma replies for Brighton.
- Milosavljevic makes an ambitious top-flight debut; Milner starts for Brighton.
- De Zerbi’s possession framework and pressing triggers endure under pressure.