Rutter praises Brighton's gritty style of play in victory over Newcastle - Ansser Sadiq

Rutter, however, believes that manager Fabian Huerzeler always adopts an attacking approach with his team.

Post-game, Rutter said: “For you, we win ugly today?

“For me, it’s not ugly. The second half was okay.

“At half-time was like Tottenham (the 3-2 win). Sometimes in the game you feel less good.

“But for me it is not ugly. we have three points.

“Fight until the end? This is good behaviour, like we did against Tottenham.”

Rutter added on their ambition of securing European football: “The target is this. For me, we have the potential to get there but it’s a long season and we will see at the end.”