'Our joy is always short lived' - Familiar problem for Brighton leaves fans frustrated after West Ham draw
A superb late goal from Danny Welbeck looked to have given Albion a rare win at home over West Ham, who were in desperate need of a win to keep their Champions League qualification hopes alive.
However, substitute Said Benrahma almost immediately levelled the scoring with a fine, curling effort — his first goal for the club.
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Hide AdBrighton were already safe from relegation, so a win wasn't vital, but fans are concerned about their tendency to let three points slip through their grasp after taking the lead.
The 2-1 defeat against Wolves last week, and the draw today, means Albion have dropped a record 25 points from winning positions this season.
"80 minutes of pure boredom followed by another two points dropped from a winning position," wrote fan page, 'We are Brighton', on Twitter after the final whistle.
"Potter & Brighton not knowing how to manage a lead is as big a problem as xG [expected goals] and misfiring strikers."
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Hide AdHere is what other fans on Twitter had to say after the late equaliser.
@allcontents_ac: "Playing negative football and hoping to cling on one goal, the drawing from a winning position typical Brighton. Sums it up."
@ConnorWhiten: "We are the king of giving away lead."
@kenniechuchu: "Only had one job to do, defend your lead."
@ELBadgers: "Again in last five mins, how many points lost this season in the part of the game?"
@alice_tripp15: "Our joy is always short lived."
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