Albion manager Fabian Hurzeler praised his team's resilience after their 2-1 win against Bournemouth.

The Seagulls were reduced to ten men following Carlos Baleba's red card.

Joao Pedro opened the scoring in the fourth minute, capitalising on a rebound.

Hurzeler said: "The goals were great plays, so it's exactly how we wanted to play."

However, he admitted that there were moments of imprecision that allowed Bournemouth opportunities.

"In some moments, we were not clean enough, and that gave Bournemouth a lot of turnovers in our half," he said.

After Baleba's dismissal in the 60th minute, Brighton faced sustained pressure.

Hurzeler highlighted the team's defensive cohesion: "We defended quite well, especially when we were one man down.

"We stuck to our defensive principles and suffered together."

Albion players at the full time whistleAlbion players at the full time whistle (Image: Andrew Matthews)

Despite conceding a late goal to David Brooks, Brighton held firm to secure the win.

Joao Pedro's performance drew specific praise, particularly for his assist to Kaoru Mitoma's goal.

Hurzeler said: "It shows that he has special quality.

"He makes a difference for us today."

He also emphasised Pedro's work ethic: "He invests a lot out of possession, does a lot of work in the shadow, and it's very good to have him as a leader on the pitch."

Addressing the fans' chants about European qualification, Hurzeler expressed his appreciation: "It's always important to make the Seagull supporters proud.

"They spend a lot of time and money to support us, and it's our responsibility to give them something back."

He emphasised the importance of representing the club's values, stating, "It's not always about winning; it's more about how you represent the colours."

With this victory, Brighton move to fifth place in the Premier League, level on points with Arsenal but trailing due to goal difference.

Hurzeler remains focused on continuous improvement: "For me, it's always so important to stay humble, to stay grounded, because the football business is ruthless; it can change quickly."