Brighton almost safe in EPL after beating Leeds 2-0

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BRIGHTON, England - Brighton virtually guaranteed another season in the English Premier League by beating Leeds 2-0 on Saturday.

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BRIGHTON, England – Brighton virtually guaranteed another season in the English Premier League by beating Leeds 2-0 on Saturday.

Danny Welbeck won the penalty that was converted by Pascal Gross in the 14th minute, then provided the moment of the match by bringing down a high ball with a neat flick before firing home a low shot for the second goal in the 79th.

Brighton moved 10 points clear of the relegation zone with four games remaining and can start planning for a fourth straight year in the top flight.

Brighton's Danny Welbeck, left, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Leeds United at the Falmer stadium in Brighton, England, Saturday, May 1, 2021. (John Sibley/Pool via AP)
Brighton's Danny Welbeck, left, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Leeds United at the Falmer stadium in Brighton, England, Saturday, May 1, 2021. (John Sibley/Pool via AP)

Leeds struggled without two of its most influential players, holding midfielder Kalvin Phillips and winger Raphinha, who missed the match because of injury.

Neal Maupay and Leandro Trossard missed great chances to earn Brighton an even bigger win at Amex Stadium.

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