Brighton 2-0 Leeds United - as it happened: Marcelo Bielsa reaction and player ratings from Amex defeat
The Whites will be looking to kick-off May with another positive result after going unbeaten in the top flight throughout the month of April.
Leeds saw wins over Sheffield United and Manchester City followed up by draws against Liverpool and Manchester United - and are now firmly safe for next season.
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Hide AdBielsa's men travel to relegation-threatened Brighton this weekend - though they do have a seven-point cushion over Fulham who head up the drop zone.
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LIVE BLOG - Brighton 2-0 Leeds United (RESULT)
Key Events
- Leeds travel to face Brighton in the Premier League
- Whites sit ninth, Seagulls are 17th
- Kick-off at the Amex is at 3pm
- Follow all the latest live below from the south coast
From Graham Smyth...
“Leeds have finally had an effort at goal, Stuart Dallas volleying over the top after a spell of pressure.
“They're still struggling to break Brighton down and that's why Marcelo Bielsa is turning to Pablo Hernandez.
“He will be on shortly.”
GOAL BRIGHTON
80. Game over, from the evidence we have seen so far. A beautiful turn from Danny Welbeck to take down Struijk's half clearance, drills it into the far corner low past Meslier.
Brighton add a second
81. That is a lovely goal from Danny Welbeck. What a turn and finish. Leeds, though, have been well off pace this afternoon and failed to clear their lines when they had the chance.
Bielsa furious
81. United’s boss was furious with the concession of a second. Not happy at all with his defence there.
Brighton on the front foot
84. The hosts have just been far better than Leeds this afternoon and this will be a deserved victory. They’re controlling the ball well. Leeds look laboured.
Leeds attack
87. Harrison with some nice play. He links up with Dallas who tries to return the ball to him inside the box but it’s cleared.
Three added minutes
90. Time ticking away... no urgency from Leeds or Brighton. It will be defeat this afternoon unless there is a miracle.
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