'Second best all over the park' - pundits and players react to Brighton's defeat at Watford

England legend Alan Shearer felt Albion were second best all over the park as their new Premier League season got off to a disappointing start at Watford yesterday.
By The Newsroom
Published 12th Aug 2018, 10:54 BST
Updated 4th Sep 2018, 20:21 BST
Roberto Pereyra takes on Bernardo. Picture by PW Sporting PhotographyRoberto Pereyra takes on Bernardo. Picture by PW Sporting Photography
Roberto Pereyra takes on Bernardo. Picture by PW Sporting Photography

Roberto Pereyra scored twice for the Hornets in their 2-0 victory and Albion full-back Bernardo said Watford fully deserved to win as they were 'stronger, faster and smarter'.

Here's some of the post-match reaction:

Alan Shearer on Match Of The Day

"Only Bernardo started so there's no excuse for players settling into the system.

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"They (Brighton) spent over £62m and had the worst away record in the Premier League last season. I was speaking to Chris Hughton at the Premier League launch this week and he was reasonably confident with the players they've brought in but understanding it's going to be another tough season for them but he thought they could improve.

"He'll be disappointed with that because they were second best all over the park."

Albion full-back Bernardo

"They were better than us - stronger, faster and smarter. They fully deserved to win. We need to improve because if we play like that in our next matches, it won’t be an easy season.

“I have the impression that we didn’t give our best performance today, but I’m sure we have the quality and mentality to correct things and have a good season.

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