Late Joao Pedro strike sees Brighton top Europa League Group B

Joao Pedro scored the late winner for Brighton. Pic: Gareth Fuller/PA

Joao Pedro made sure Brighton avoided the inconvenience of a Europa League play-off as his superb strike made sure the Seagulls edged Marseille to the top of Group B with a 1-0 victory.

Brazilian Joao Pedro crashed in an 89th-minute winner to continue Brighton’s dream first European campaign.