The last time Brighton hosted Ipswich in the top flight back in January 1983 Survivor’s smash hit Eye of the Tiger sat number one in the charts.

More than four decades on, the hit has retained its spot in the party playlist. And after an afternoon of domination for the hosts, the American rockers’ name was a rather apt way to describe the outcome from an Ipswich perspective.

A combination of Brighton’s wastefulness in front of goal and an inspired performance from Ipswich goalkeeper Arijanet Muric kept this clash on the coast locked goalless.

An exceptional performance marked a positive end to a difficult week for Muric, who was put on the naughty step and sent home early from international duty by Kosovo for breaking team rules.

Kieran McKenna considered the matter to be closed and was proven wise to stick by his goalkeeper, who endured a difficult campaign last season after finding himself demoted to the bench at Burnley.

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