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Chris Hughton: Brighton with the worst business after sacking

By Ashley Anthony

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 06: Chris Hughton, Manager of Brighton and Hove Albion acknowledges the fans after the FA Cup Semi Final match between Manchester City and Brighton and Hove Albion at Wembley Stadium on April 06, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 06: Chris Hughton, Manager of Brighton and Hove Albion acknowledges the fans after the FA Cup Semi Final match between Manchester City and Brighton and Hove Albion at Wembley Stadium on April 06, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 17: Matthew Ryan of Brighton & Hove Albion celebrates victory after the penalty shootout during the FA Cup Quarter Final match between Millwall and Brighton and Hove Albion at The Den on March 17, 2019, in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 17: Matthew Ryan of Brighton & Hove Albion celebrates victory after the penalty shootout during the FA Cup Quarter Final match between Millwall and Brighton and Hove Albion at The Den on March 17, 2019, in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /

Happily, Chris made it possible for an EPL stay after rallying his troops to a strong finish.

They ended their long and gruelling run two points above the drop spot and challengers, Cardiff City. The Seagulls’ early positive start helped them in the long run.

Teams who fought ever so hard for survival were Burnley, Brighton, Southampton and Cardiff City. It was a great achievement, judging this Premier League term was far more competitive than any other.

Brighton’s stats for the season:

Games – 38
Wins – 9
Draws – 9
Losses – 20
Goals scored – 35
Goals conceded – 60

Along with their near plunge to the lower leagues, Chris Hughton gathered pace in the FA Cup, getting the side from Brighton their furthest placing since 1983, by reaching the semifinals of the old English cup.

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