Brighton Rout Southampton 4-0, Climbs Eighth

Brighton & Hove Albion achieved a commanding 4-0 victory over Southampton, further solidifying their push for European competition, currently sitting eighth in the Premier League. Joao Pedro opened the scoring with a deft finish, followed by goals from Georginio Rutter, Kaoru Mitoma, and Jack Hinshelwood, showcasing Brighton's dominance throughout the match. Southampton's struggles continued, leaving them at the bottom of the table with only four points from 13 home matches this season, a record low in Premier League history. Brighton's victory marks Southampton's 21st defeat of the season, as they remain 13 points adrift of safety with 12 games left to play. The Seagulls are now focused on their upcoming matches against teams around them in the standings, which could further enhance their European aspirations. Southampton's performance has been marred by injuries and poor form, exacerbating their relegation fears.