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Brighton 2-0 Brentford: Hosts up to ninth after first Premier League win since September thanks to Leandro Trossard's sublime lob and a thumping strike by Neal Maupay

No better day of the year for fresh starts and rediscovering old, rather healthier habits. Not after the feast and festivities of weeks gone by. Or in Brighton’s case, the famine of recent months.

After Graham Potter’s side won at Brentford back in early September, they sat fourth in the Premier League – one point off top spot.

The more ambitious among their supporters allowed themselves to ponder European dreams.

Brighton forward Leandro Trossard scored the first goal in the 34th minute

MATCH FACTS

BRIGHTON (4-1-2-1-2): Sanchez 7; Lamptey 7, Webster 6.5, Burn 7, Cucurella 7; Lallana 7 (Gross 84, 6); Mwepu 8, Mac Allister 7 (Alzate 84); Moder 7; Maupay 7, Trossard 7

Subs not used: Scherpen, March, Richards, Leonard, Turns, Ferguson

Goals: Trossard 34, Maupay 42

Booking: Webster

Manager: Graham Potter 7

BRENTFORD (3-5-2): Fernandez 5; Pinnock 6.