Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler refused to take the credit for his match-winning substitution after Danny Welbeck made an instant impact to earn a “lucky” 2-1 Premier League victory over fellow European hopefuls Bournemouth.

With both sides dreaming of qualifying for continental football next season, substitute Welbeck rolled home a 75th-minute winner.

Brighton & Hove Albion striker Danny Welbeck made an instant impact off the bench by scoring the winner in his side's 2-1 home victory over Bournemouth in the Premier League on Tuesday as both sides chase European football for next season.

Brighton scored another result in the battle for European football after Danny Welbeck's winner against Bournemouth on Tuesday.

Danny Welbeck produced the decisive goal as Brighton & Hove Albion snatched a vital 2-1 win over fellow European hopefuls AFC Bournemouth. Substitute Welbeck scored within four minutes of his introduction, calmly finishing with his left foot to secure Brighton's third straight Premier League win and boost their hopes of a top-four finish.

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Second-half substitute Danny Welbeck scored the winner 15 minutes from time to take Brighton level with Bournemouth in the Premier League table, with a 2-1 win that serves as a boost to their European ambitions .

Brighton and Hove Albion striker Danny Welbeck made an instant impact off the bench by scoring the winner in his side's 2-1 home victory over Bournemouth in the Premier League on Tuesday. Welbeck had only been on the field two minutes when he ran on to Georginio Rutter's through ball and placed his shot beyond Kepa Arrizabalaga and in off the post in the 75th minute.