Graham Potter praised his team after a historic first Premier League victory over Everton at Goodison Park this afternoon.

Albion’s boss said it was a great way to finish a busy week for the Seagulls, after beating Brentford on Boxing Day and drawing with Chelsea on Wednesday night.

Albion won the game through Alexis Mac Allister, who opened the scoring just three minutes in after latching on to a cushioned Neal Maupay header.

The Argentine helped double Brighton’s lead when he swung in a corner which was flicked on by Enock Mwepu to give Dan Burn an easy header at the far post.

Albion saw out a dominant first half despite a fortunate penalty miss from Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

But Rafa Benitez’s side came out with a point to prove, with Everton academy graduate, Anthony Gordon, clawing one back with a deflected shot early in the second half.

Alexis Mac Allister would ease nerves once again with a superb half volley 71 minutes in, before Gordon applied the pressure again with a tidy finish at the near post just five minutes later.

The Argus: Albion players mob Alexis Mac Allister after his second strike of the game, picture by Richard ParkesAlbion players mob Alexis Mac Allister after his second strike of the game, picture by Richard Parkes

Albion held their nerve and saw out the game to secure a first win at Goodison Park in the Premier League, having previously lost on all four previous visits to Merseyside.

Graham Potter said: “It’s a fantastic three points. It is a great start to the new year and a great end to a really big week for us.

“Obviously three points against Brentford, a point and good performance against Chelsea and a good performance here today which historically is not an easy place to come to.

“I thought we played well first in the first half, then the goal that we didn’t want changes the atmosphere of the game in the ground and you have to see that out, and we did that quite well.”

Albion take on West Brom away in the FA Cup on Saturday, with Valérien Ismaël’s side sitting fourth in the Championship.

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