Brighton manager Graham Potter has defended Neal Maupay over his role in Bernd Leno's injury and believes the striker will continue to improve following his match-winning goal against Arsenal on Saturday.
The 23-year-old's stoppage-time strike moved the Seagulls five points clear of the relegation zone following their comeback 2-1 win at the Amex Stadium.
Maupay apologised for his role in goalkeeper Leno's injury after the German was carried off on a stretcher in the first half with a serious-looking knee problem and reacted angrily towards the Brighton striker.
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Tempers ran high at full-time, with Arsenal's Matteo Guendouzi appearing to put his hand on Maupay, although the midfielder escaped a Football Association charge.