Everton Beats 10-man Brighton At Goodison Park
Everton manager Sam Allardyce said his players “accepted the pressure” and delivered a “big win” against 10-man Brighton at Goodison Park.
Brighton frustrated the Toffees, who had lost three of the past four games, for an hour before they self-destructed to hand Allardyce’s side three points.
Gaetan Bong’s own goal broke the deadlock before Cenk Tosun’s quality finish – his second in as many games – doubled the lead.
Brighton finished with 10 men after Anthony Knockaert’s wild challenge on Leighton Baines.
Wayne Rooney missed a late penalty but Allardyce declared himself happy with his side’s performance.
“The players had to handle the pressure,” he said. “Our form away, that’s been a long standing problem and it was a big win under those circumstances.
“The players accepted the pressure and delivered a performance.”
