Premier League: Jose Izquierdo Earns Brighton Point In Stoke City Duel

Jose Izquierdo earned Brighton and Hove Albion a point as Chris Hughton's side twice came from behind to record a 2-2 draw against visitors Stoke City in the Premier League

on Monday. Stoke twice went ahead at the Amex Stadium, first through Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and then Kurt Zouma, but Brighton hit back on each occasion via goals from Pascal Gross and Izquierdo. Brighton -- promoted from the Championship last season -- remain ninth, seven points above the relegation zone and three points above Mark Hughes's Stoke, who stay in 15th.

"When you have been behind twice you have to show character and we did," Hughton told Sky Sports.

"We have to be realistic. We are playing against better teams and better players and if you can't win games then don't lose them."