Brighton Manager Fabian Hurzeler, speaking to Sky Sports: “Not our best performance, but we showed belief through the whole game. We were there to win it, especially in the second half. We controlled, we dominated, we had so many chances.
"We looked good, we have to believe to win it. I have to say regarding the performance, we take the point. We are disappointed because we wanted more. We showed good character."
On opportunities in the game: “We had the big chance and we didn’t score. They scored with a brilliant moment. We weren’t always able to defend Xavi [Simons], we didn’t always perform at the highest level, but we showed real character. Our subs made a huge difference when they came into the game, they had a big impact and that’s positive.
"We are sticking together as a group. Today wasn't our best game, but we take the point. We are still on a good run."
On Europe hopes: “Of course we take the positives, but it’s noise. There are still five big games to go, we just focus game to game.”
Brighton goalscorer Georginio Rutter, speaking to Match of the Day: “I think we deserved a point. It’s frustrating we conceded two goals, but we take the positives and one point is better than nothing.”
"We have to stay together, we are a team. We have good spirit and stay together and I hope at the end we can have a good present because we think about Europe."
On wanting to play European football: “For every player it is good to play in a European competition. We have to take it game by game.”
Did you know?
- Brighton and Hove Albion are unbeaten in their last four away games in the Premier League (W3 D1), only enjoying a longer unbeaten run on the road under Fabian Hurzeler once previously in the top-flight (5 in 2024 December to 2025 January).
- Georginio Rutter's equaliser was the 11th scored by a substitute for Brighton this season in the Premier League, with no side netting more goals from substitutes in the competition this term (Arsenal also 11).
