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Watford 0-0 Brighton & Hove Albion: Wasteful Brighton fail to pounce on 10-men Watford after Miguel Britos sees red for challenge on Anthony Knockaert

One of the worst challenges that will be seen this season limited Watford's chances of winning at Vicarage Road and aided Brighton in picking up their first point in the Premier League.

Watford were down to 10 men for more than an hour after Miguel Britos went airborne to stick his studs into Anthony Knockaert – receiving his third red card in his last 20 Premier League matches.

Britos has become quite the liability but Brighton couldn't capitalise to secure their first win in the top flight this season, despite hitting the woodwork twice.

Referee Graham Scott brandishes a straight red card to defender Miguel Britos for a challenge on Anthony Knockaert
Referee Graham Scott brandishes a straight red card to defender Miguel Britos for a challenge on Anthony Knockaert
The Watford defender tries to protest his innocence but to the dismay of him and Richarlison is ordered to leave the field
The Watford defender tries to protest his innocence but to the dismay of him and Richarlison is ordered to leave the field
Britos receives a straight red card after rashly diving in with one foot in the air to challenge Brighton forward Knockaert
Britos receives a straight red card after rashly diving in with one foot in the air to challenge Brighton forward Knockaert

Indeed, the last time the Seagulls failed to score in their first three league fixtures was all the way back in 1928-29.