Every streak has to end sometime, and for Brighton, that moment arrived with a bittersweet sting at St James' Park. After an unforgettable run that saw them topple Chelsea, Liverpool, Sunderland, and Burnley—while holding Tottenham to a draw—the Seagulls finally tasted defeat. But don't let the final score fool you: this was a performance full of fight and character.

Manager Fabian Hurzeler had every reason to be proud of his squad. Fresh off a commanding 3-0 victory over Chelsea, he rewarded his players with five days of rest—a bold move that showed both trust and respect. "Go all in for the final part of the season," he told them in the dressing room. "Give everything for this badge." And they did exactly that.

Even after falling 2-0 behind, Brighton refused to fold. Jack Hinshelwood pulled one back, setting the stage for a tense finale that had fans on the edge of their seats. Yankuba Minteh came agonizingly close to equalizing against his former club, only to fire over from close range—a moment that sent Hurzeler to his knees in despair.

While the unbeaten run is over, the resilience on display is exactly what Hurzeler will build on. For a side that had forgotten how to lose, this defeat might just be the spark they need to finish the season strong.