Brighton 1-1 Southampton: Premier League – as it happened

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Brighton climb to second, for one night at least, after a controversial draw with rock-bottom Saints

Russell Martin's turn to talk to Sky. "It's exciting for Joe Lumley … Alex McCarthy played through the pain barrier for us on Sunday, he'd had an injection … I love and admire that about him, because he didn't have to do that, but he did … the reaction to the game has not been very good, he's had a very stiff knee this week … so we have to make big decisions … we really trust Joe … it's an amazing opportunity for him … we have certain principles we want to live by … energy and momentum is really important … when and where we flex and adapt … the feeling and temperature of the game."

Fabian Hürzeler speaks to Sky Sports. "When you watch our games you see we play in some phases very good, but in some we struggle … the next step is to play consistently for 90 minutes in all phases of the game … today we have another opportunity to prove it … we are in the right direction … the place in the table is confirmation … but the League is so unpredictable … every day is special."

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