Follow live coverage as Brighton & Hove Albion face Everton today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
Iliman Ndiaye's first-half penalty proves decisive as Everton ease their relegation fears with a hard-fought victory at Brighton.
David Moyes' squad is depleted and signings are needed - how much business will Everton do before the window closes?
Everton's improvement under new manager David Moyes continued apace as Iliman Ndiaye's contentious first-half penalty secured a 1-0 win against Brighton at the Amex Stadium.
Brighton & Hove Albion are prepared to allow Evan Ferguson to depart the club permanently in the January transfer window. The 20-year-old Republic of Ireland international has attracted widespread loan interest from Premier League rivals and top-flight clubs abroad,
Iliman Ndiaye scored a first half penalty as Everton secured only their second Premier League away win since December 2023 with a 1-0 victory at Brighton and Hove Albion to move seven points clear of the relegation zone.
According to Sky Sports’ Mark McAdam, reigning Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen are leading the chase for the Republic of Ireland international’s signature. He also adds that the 20-year-old’s representatives are currently in talks with Xabi Alonso’s side, with just six days of the transfer window remaining open for business.
The Albion have gone back to winning ways and welcome Everton the Amex with memories of the reverse fixture starting brightly under Fabian Hurzeler
Ferguson, described as 'exceptional' by Emmanuel Williams, has struggled for consistent game time under Fabian Hurzeler and has been made available for a temporary move. The 20-year-old has featured in 12 Premier League matches this season, scoring once in 228 minutes, and is currently unavailable due to an ankle injury.
The striker looked in immediate pain as he pulled up after challenging for a long ball against Brighton and Hove Albion. He initially received treatment on the pitch before hobbling off and heading straight down the tunnel, replaced by Beto.
Nottingham Forest (third) and Brighton & Hove Albion (ninth) play on Saturday at 7:30 AM ET, in a matchup between two clubs in the top half of the table in the Premier League. The game will
Iliman Ndiaye found himself on the wrong side of the referee's books after he was booked for his celebration after he scored against Brighton on January 25.