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DANNY WELBECK is proof that even old dogs can learn new tricks.But Brighton’s 33-year-old pedigree pup did not have the last laugh as Nottingham Forest clawed their way back before it all turned ugly on the south coast with THREE red cards.But then Welbeck scored a beauty from a dead ball just before the breakMorgan Gibbs-White was later sent off after a nasty challenge on PedroNuno Espirito Santo was also sent off for finding fault with his captain’s red cardBefore Fabian Hurzeler was shown red for his reaction to Gibbs-White’s foul just moments laterWelbeck netted his 70th Prem goal – and his FIRST direct free-kick – just before the break to complete a Seagulls’ turnaround after Jack Hinshelwood’s 42nd minute leveller.Forest had gone ahead through Chris Wood’s 13th minute penalty but looked down and out until super-sub Ramon Sosa popped up with a timely 70th minute equaliser.The two teams – who both remain unbeaten in the Prem this campaign – then ended without their managers on the touchline following Morgan Gibbs-White’s 83rd minute sending off.It was a nasty scissor-tackle on Joao Pedro that earned Gibbs-White a second yellow from referee Robert Jones, one that led to both Fabian Hurzeler and Nuno Espirito Santo receiving straight reds for their reactions.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSJones had initially not blown for a foul, signalling that Gibbs-White had won the ball, but quickly changed his mind amid the chaos.The Forest star could also find himself in further hot water after angrily approaching fourth official Anthony Taylor.After their first win at Liverpool since 1969, and looking for a first league goal at the Amex for nine years, the normally cautious Espirito Santo changed tact with an attacking line-up that included Callum Hudson-Odoi and Anthony Elanga.Hurzeler also shook things up through a first start since April for Pervis Estupinan and benching Yankuba Minteh for Simon Adingra.Most read in FootballThe distance from Welbeck’s free-kickChris Woods’ tucked his penalty away to put Forest ahead in the 13th minuteBefore Jack Hinshelwood levelled the score three minutes before Welbeck’s strikeFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIvory Coast winger Adingra was in impressive form with three goals and one assist in all competitions, coming close to another contribution inside the first 10 minutes.But Forest stuck to their gameplan – one that bamboozled Arne Slot’s Liverpool and was wreaking havoc on the south coast as Hudson-Odoi threatened in behind, high on confidence from his Anfield winner, and was involved again here in the 11th minute.Brighton star Joel Veltman left ‘amazed’ by Declan Rice’s comments after Arsenal star’s controversial red cardGibbs-White sparked an attack from a quick throw-in as Hudson-Odoi took over in the box and invited a tangling of legs between himself and Baleba, leaving ref Jones no choice.Kiwi international Wood slotted into the bottom left corner for his third goal of the campaign.The hosts were rattled, even more so as Wood slipped in again seven minutes later with a glaring miss that was saved by a late offside flag.Brighton’s frustrations were brought on by Forest’s tenacity off the ball, Gibbs-White the catalyst with some channelled aggression high up the pitch.The half was petering out as Wood was clattered in the box by Bart Verbruggen, waved away amid protests, but soon Brighton were level against the run of play.Ramon Sosa and Morgan Gibbs-White were delighted to level the scoreJan Paul van Hecke curled in a beautiful cross with Hinshelwood rising highest. Espirito Santo slumped back to his seat wondering how the teenager was left unmarked.And three minutes later, the turnaround was complete via an unlikely source: Welbeck standing over a free-kick. Even he looked surprised as it whipped into the far corner from 25 yards as Matz Sels, bizarrely, was rooted to the spot.It was only Brighton’s fourth goal direct from a free-kick in 271 Prem outings.Forest had every right to feel hard done by after their late lapse, but Espirto Santo swung the axe swiftly at half time with three changes: Yates, Neco Williams and Jota Silva.The Portuguese manager was praised for his subs on Merseyside, hoping for the same here, but instead watched Brighton stamp their authority on the game.Welbeck should have added a second with a silky run through the Forest back four and narrowly poking an effort into the legs of Sels.READ MORE SUN STORIESEspirito Santo rolled another dice with the introduction of Ramon Sosa in the 59th minute, and 11 minutes later he tapped in the leveller as Jota sprung Brighton’s high line for the simplest of assists.With both Espirito Santo and Hurzeler down the tunnel and Forest down to 10 men, the visitors should have won it in the dying seconds but for Sosa’s overhit cross for Hudson-Odoi. More

ROY KEANE broke character with a rare laugh thanks to a brilliant quip from a one-time bitter rival.Keane was one of football’s toughest characters during his heyday.Roy Keane could not stop himself from laughing after reuniting with a former rivalCredit: X @SkySportsPLThe Irishman played 480 times for Manchester United while winning seven titles and a Champions League.And his 12 years at Old Trafford saw Keane clash with numerous foes.But one player managed to forge a particularly strong rivalry against him.And Keane was reunited with him this weekend for a hilarious encounter.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLStep forward none other than former Arsenal ace Patrick Vieira, who won three titles and four FA Cups during nine years in London.The two Premier League legends appeared on Sky Sports today ahead of Brighton vs Nottingham Forest.Manchester United hero Keane was in the studio alongside Micah Richards and Theo Walcott.While Arsenal icon Vieira was in Chicago, USA, to host an event for American fans.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd it saw the two men reunite after going up against each for nearly a decade as players and captains of their respective former teams.Both combative midfielders, Keane and Vieira were always the heart of the fiery epic battles between United and Arsenal in the late nineties and early noughties.It’s the new garlic bread,’ rants Roy Keane as Man Utd legend slams method Gary Neville swears by as a ‘waste of time’Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira made Keane crack up with a hilarious quipCredit: X @SkySportsPLThe two men often had fiery encounters while captaining Man Utd and ArsenalCredit: GettyPerhaps their most famous clash occurred in the Highbury tunnel in February 2005, which came just nine months before Keane left United after a bust-up with Sir Alex Ferguson.It also happened to be Vieira’s final season under Arsene Wenger.And the two men had to be separated after furious words were exchanged before kick-off, which United won 4-2.Since their respective retirements and spells in management, Keane and Vieira have shown a begrudging respect for each other.But notoriously grumpy Keane could not help cracking a smile and a laugh as he and Vieira had a jokey clash on live TV.When asked why he wasn’t in the studio with Keane, the Frenchman quipped: “I can’t be in the same room as Roy Keane so I’m better being in Chicago!”Vieira and Keane’s clashes often got very heatedCredit: GettyThey are regarded as two of the best combative midfielders in historyCredit: GettyRichards and Walcott then lit the fuse by digging into their old rivalry.Vieira responded: “I think he’s the one who started (the rivalry) because he was always scared of me.“And I think every time he was facing me he was scared of the quality and the challenges that I was giving to him.”But a smiling Keane was having none of it as he countered: “Patrick, you know I was never scared of you. You are kidding yourself!”Fans at home certainly loved the interaction between Keane and Vieira.One said: “This rivalry is more intense than any derby!”Another declared: “Great banter.”READ MORE SUN STORIESOne noted: “Sounds like a buddy comedy where both stars are too stubborn to admit they actually just want to be best friends.”Another added: “Theo and Micah are like two school kids at the back of the bus.” More