This game had edged into its final minute when Anthony Knockaert swung over a cross and Glenn Murray, free at the far post, nodded the ball over a gaping net from close range. Chris Hughton buried his head in his hands in disbelief, the chance of a first league win since early March passed up in that moment. Yet when the dust settles, Brighton & Hove Albion may consider this to have been the point which preserved their Premier League status.
The draw, secured late with a first goal for seven weeks, has edged the home side four points clear of Cardiff City and, even with daunting fixtures to come, the likelihood is their current tally should prove sufficient to survive. The Welsh club will realistically have to win their last two games, at home to Crystal Palace and away at Manchester United, to stand a chance. The sense of dread that has been building in this corner of Sussex has eased marginally. Their team may be limping over the line, but there was relieved applause, rather than livid exasperation, to greet the final whistle.
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