Premier League: Brighton began their 2023-24 Premier League season with a convincing 4-1 win over Luton Town at the Amex Stadium on Saturday.
The Seagulls were in control from the start and took the lead in the 10th minute through Solly March. March cut inside from the left wing and fired a low shot into the bottom corner. Brighton doubled their lead in the 35th minute when Joao Pedro converted a penalty after he was brought down by Tom Lockyer.
Luton pulled a goal back in the 55th minute through Carlton Morris, but Brighton responded with two quick goals to seal the win. Simon Adingra scored in the 62nd minute after being set up by Leandro Trossard, and Evan Ferguson added a fourth in injury time.
It was a perfect start to the season for Brighton, who will be looking to build on their sixth-place finish in the Premier League last season.
New signings Pedro and Adingra impress
Two of Brighton’s new signings, Joao Pedro and Simon Adingra, both made an impact on their debuts.
Pedro scored his first goal for the club in the 71st minute, and he was a constant threat throughout the game. The Portuguese forward is a powerful and athletic player who will be a valuable asset to Brighton’s attack.
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Adingra also impressed on his debut. The Ghanaian winger was quick and direct, and he caused Luton’s defense a lot of problems. He scored his first goal for the club in the 62nd minute, and he will be hoping to build on this performance in the coming weeks.
Brighton’s defense solid
Brighton’s defense was also solid on Saturday. Lewis Dunk and Joel Veltman were both excellent at the back, and they kept Luton’s attack at bay for most of the game.
Brighton’s goalkeeper, Robert Sanchez, was also impressive. He made a number of good saves, including a one-on-one stop from Carlton Morris in the second half.
Brighton off to a good start
It was a good start to the season for Brighton. They were dominant for large parts of the game, and they deserved to win.
Brighton will be looking to build on this performance in their next game, which is away to Arsenal on Friday night.