Graham Potter delighted with win over 'fresh' Leeds United in Brighton's third game in six days

Graham Potter praised his the desire of his Brighton players after a win at Leeds United in what was their third game in six days.
PROUD BOSS - Graham Potter was delighted with how his Brighton side dug in to beat Leeds United at Elland Road. Pic: GettyPROUD BOSS - Graham Potter was delighted with how his Brighton side dug in to beat Leeds United at Elland Road. Pic: Getty
PROUD BOSS - Graham Potter was delighted with how his Brighton side dug in to beat Leeds United at Elland Road. Pic: Getty

The Seagulls took an early lead with a Neal Maupay goal and were the better of the two sides in the first half. Leeds controlled most of the second half and dominated possession but failed to trouble Robert Sanchez in the Brighton goal.

"Very proud of the players, tremendous effort after a really tough, good week," said Potter.

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"We played 120 minutes at Newport on a difficult pitch, played Man City on Wednesday then to come here against a Leeds team that's quite fresh that has the physicality and attacking intent they have, to keep a clean sheet, restrict their chances and score a good goal is very pleasing.

"When you are playing Leeds, especially when we have had three games in six days it's not easy but the players gave everything, defended well and attacked when we could. We limited a side that likes to attack so a fantastic performance."

This was Brighton's first Premier League win since November and Potter was particularly happy with the clean sheet that secured the three points.

"This team test you," he said.

"To come here and keep a clean sheet is an incredible effort from the players.

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"I think Jack Harrison bent one around the post but apart from that they didn't have too much. The players effort was unbelievable so we are really happy."

Victory took Brighton four points clear of the drop zone, albeit having played two games more than Fulham and one more than West Brom and Sheffield United.

Potter isn't looking at the table, he insists, but focusing fully on ticking off the necessary wins in the second half of the season.

"We are here to fight," said Potter.

"We are halfway now. It doesn't matter what the other teams do because we need to look after ourselves. We need to try to improve.

"The performances have been quite good but when you don't win you are under pressure. That's the Premier League so we have to take that challenge on and be brave."