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‘The bicycle kick was the only option’ – Brighton’s Jahanbakhsh savours stunning equaliser against Chelsea

The Iranian scored a phenomenal overhead kick as his side held the Blues to a point on New Year’s Day

Brighton midfielder Alireza Jahanbakhsh is looking forward to rewatching his outstanding overhead kick that he scored in the 1-1 draw with Chelsea on New Year’s Day .

The Iranian explained there was no other option but to attempt a bicycle kick in the latter stages of the game, with his side losing 1-0 after Cesar Azpilicueta’s early opener.

A Brighton corner six minutes from time saw defender Lewis Dunk head the ball in the direction of Jahanbakhsh, whose quick thinking led to a stunning overhead kick to secure a point for the hosts.