Brighton denied Premier League survival by Wolves as Lewis Dunk breaks Virgil van Dijk document earlier than purple card and Neal Maupay is distributed off after last whistle

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Brighton had been crushed 2-1 by Wolves at Molineux having seen captain Lewis Dunk despatched off within the second half.

The Seagulls had appeared set for victory, which might have sealed their spot within the Premier League for subsequent season however fell aside and Neal Maupay was additionally proven purple for ‘foul and abusive language’ after the ultimate whistle.

Wolves celebrate as they came from behind to beat Brighton — Wolves have a good time as they got here from behind to beat Brighton

Dunk had opened the scoring for his aspect along with his 11th purpose since August 2017 – placing him away from Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk who held the earlier document.

However their opponents had been allowed again into the match after he pulled again striker Fabio Silva who was bearing down on purpose.

Graham Potter’s aspect had been good worth for his or her lead as they impressed with their ball-playing and likelihood creation.

However Dunk’s silly purple card got here again to hang-out them as a beautiful Adama Traore purpose obtained Wolves again on stage phrases earlier than Morgan Gibbs-White made up for a surprising miss by netting the winner.

Dunk was sent off for Brighton — Dunk was despatched off for Brighton

Wolves began the higher of the 2 sides with Vitinha spurning an early likelihood, however they had been unable to create any extra earlier than their guests struck.

After Danny Welbeck pressured a nook, an outstanding set-piece from Pascal Gross discovered the pinnacle of Dunk, who thumped dwelling.

And it may have gotten worse for Wolves too when Dan Burn was grappled to the ground by Gibbs-White, however referee Jon Moss and VAR weren’t having any of it.

Brighton had been taking part in with confidence and it’s no marvel ex-Premier League star Darren Ambrose has tipped supervisor Potter to exchange Jose Mourinho at Tottenham.

Potter will be disappointed having seen his side take the lead — Potter can be disenchanted having seen his aspect take the lead

He advised talkSPORT this weekend: “Graham Potter, the soccer he performs with Brighton, he would do very, very effectively at Spurs.”

However the Seagulls couldn’t convert their possibilities with Dunk and Maupay lacking possibilities.

They’d be made to pay for his or her profligacy however solely after Dunk was despatched off.

Some neat play set Silva by way of on purpose with the England worldwide opting to tug again the Portuguese starlet.

When Silva hit the deck, referee Moss had no possibility however to present him his marching orders.

Dunk pulls down Silva in the game-defining moment — Dunk pulls down Silva within the game-defining second

Wolves started to battle again with Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez pressured into saves from substitute Traore and Joao Moutinho.

However the former would finally discover the leveller – and it was a fantastically labored purpose too.

A pleasant dribble first, adopted by a wonderful one-two with Silva obtained the Spaniard into the penalty space and he fired dwelling excellently previous Sanchez.

Gibbs-White ought to have gained it for Wolves however he blazed over after extra nice work from Traore.

However with simply moments remaining he stored his cool to strike and hand his aspect victory.

Brighton should wait to verify they are going to be within the Premier League subsequent time period.

In the meantime, Maupay was additionally despatched off after the ultimate whistle for foul and abusive language as he appeared livid with the referee.