Albion bounced back for a win over Bournemouth when not at their best.

We asked these three long-time fans for their thoughts on the 3-1 victory and its individual performers.

Then we asked whether Bournemouth showed how the Seagulls’ gameplan can be blunted?

1. What were your thoughts on Albion’s performance versus Bournemouth?

Colin Beales: This was not a great day at the office despite the winning result. The first half was particularly poor with many players seeming to not be firing on all cylinders. Fortunately we came out second half with some real quality and purpose to get ahead and really didn't look then like we would lose.

Tim Ayling: The first half was probably the worst I’ve seen us under De Zerbi, and we were very fortunate to be level at half-time. But good teams grind it out, and we have to be happy to get through the game with three points.

James Heasman: Classic game of two halves. I thought the first half was the worst display since Roberto de Zerbi took over, and the players looked like they were really struggling to find any rhythm. It was good that Bournemouth were so poor. The second half, we played at a higher tempo with much better movement.

2. Who stood out for the Seagulls?

Colin Beales: Clearly Mitoma had huge impact but he only played one half so across the two I'd probably go with the match sponsors choice and say Billy Gilmour.

Tim Ayling: Gilmour again stood out for me, and I thought Dahoud did well. Mitoma seemed to benefit from having a 45-minute rest and obviously was a big part in changing the game. Special mention for Baleba who looks like what we’ve been lacking.

James Heasman: I was pleased to see Dunk and Webster starting, and both of them played well. Certainly, both Fati and Mitoma made a difference, and Adingra sprung to life in the second half. Joao Pedro also worked hard when he came on, and thankfully didn’t do any silly flicks. My man of the match though was Billy Gilmour.

3. Did Bournemouth set an example for how to frustrate Albion and their fans in the first half?

Colin Beales: I don't think Bournemouth frustrated the players, unfortunately it seemed the fans were more easily agitated. There was a clear tactical switch for Verbruggen to distribute higher up the field than Steele who will largely play short. Looks like it needs some more work if we're to keep switching keepers.

Tim Ayling: There’s nothing mysterious about it now. Everton, West Ham and AEK all did it before. It needs a bit of luck as we always end up getting chances, but the way to beat Brighton is pack the box, don’t get drawn into the high press, and long ball counter attacks. We’ll still win the majority of those games as it has to be done perfectly and relies on us making mistakes.

James Heasman: Not really, we were just very poor. Welbeck and Ferguson were static and neither offered anything. Verbruggen, when he did have an option delayed too long, and a number of times the ball down the middle to Adingra was on. When Fati came on his superior touch ensured that we kept better control, plus offered different options.