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SunderlandImpressive post-promotion season Premier League The struggling goalless draw continued brighton,
Black Cats defender Omar Alderete came closest to the winner Amex Stadium when his 46th-minute header was pushed onto the crossbar by Seagulls goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen.
yasin ayari ruined the best brightonTheir winning streak stretched to four matches, drawing a fair amount of boos throughout.
SunderlandThe side, who have taken 27 points in 17 games, remain three points above the Seagulls before ending a memorable 2025 at home. leeds Next weekend.
Regis Le Bris’s side made the long trip south to follow up their 1-0 Wear-Tyne derby win over Newcastle last weekend.
Winger Simon Edingra faced his former club as part of the four changes enforced by call-ups for the Africa Cup of Nations, while Brighton suffered four changes following a 2–0 defeat. liverpool This included a new centre-back partnership of Olivier Boscagli and Diego Coppola.
Black Cats goalkeeper Robin Rofes reacted well to deny Matt Weafer’s header in the third minute after a slow start.
Seagulls keeper Verbruggen blocked Dan Ballard’s close-range strike in the closing stages of the half after a poor pass from Jack Hinshelwood, before Coppola blocked Brian Brobby’s effort.
Sunderland made an almost dream start to the second half when Alderete’s header from an Enzo Le Fe cross was turned into the frame of the goal by Verbruggen.
After picking up just two points in the opening three matches of the month, Brighton were trying to get back to winning ways but often lacked creativity.
Albion midfielder Ayari was left unmarked after a center from substitute Joel Veltman and then struck on target from the edge of the box.
Sunderland hopefuls survive penalty appeal when Yankuba Minteh’s cross effort hits his arm Granite Zaka Substitute Romaine Mundle tested Verbruggen at the other end.
Sweden international Ayari missed a golden chance when substitute Charalampos Kostoulas cut the ball in from the right as frustration grew among the home supporters before his powerful drive was palmed out by Rolfs.
Winger Tommy Watson, who scored Sunderland’s winner last season championship The play-off final was brought to the last three minutes by Brighton in an attempt to force a late winner.
Stand-in Seagulls captain Georginio Rutter fired straight at Roughs from distance in extra time as the first top-flight clash between the clubs ended in a forgettable stalemate.
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