Brighton reigns supreme with 6-0 thrashing of Wolves
Seagulls soar to victory after a tumultuous week
Brighton & Hove Albion FC secures a resounding triumph
April 29, 2023 - BRIGHTON, England - Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club (Brighton) has reignited its aspirations for a top-flight finish with a resounding 6-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club (Wolves) in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.
The victory comes at the end of a challenging week for Brighton, which saw the team suffer a 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final last Wednesday. However, Graham Potter's men responded in emphatic fashion at the Amex Stadium, delivering one of their most impressive performances of the season.
Brighton took an early lead through Neal Maupay in the 13th minute, and Leandro Trossard doubled the advantage with a well-taken strike just after the half-hour mark. Danny Welbeck extended the lead to 3-0 before the break with a clinical finish.
In the second half, Brighton continued to dominate, with Maupay adding his second of the game in the 66th minute. Pascal Gross and Tariq Lamptey completed the rout in the closing stages, ensuring Brighton's biggest win of the campaign.
The victory lifts Brighton to 7th place in the Premier League standings, just one point behind Manchester United and two points behind West Ham United. With five games remaining, Brighton remains in contention for a place in European competition next season.
Wolves, meanwhile, remain 18th in the table, three points adrift of safety. The defeat leaves Bruno Lage's side facing an uphill battle to avoid relegation to the Championship.
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