Saturday 16 December 2017 18:24, UK
Chris Hughton admits Brighton's lack of goals is a concern after a goalless draw with Burnley extended their winless run to seven Premier League games.
Brighton have now scored just once in six league games, with Saturday's 0-0 draw at home to Burnley coming after Glenn Murray fired a first-half penalty over.
Murray's failure to convert from the spot came during a dominant first-half showing for Brighton, though Burnley responded strongly after the break and could have won the game through Chris Wood.
Hughton accepted that Brighton's barren run in front of goal was a "worry", but remains confident that his forward players can turn around his side's fortunes.
"Is it a worry that we're not scoring? Of course it is. That's normal, but it's a challenge that gives us something to work on," Hughton said.
"It's the area we need to improve the most. We can stay in games, but we need to find the formula to get these goals.
"Once you stop believing, it gets tougher, but I have good offensive players with belief that we can turn the corner."
Murray's penalty miss came after the Brighton striker went down after a tangling of legs with Burnley defender James Tarkowski.
It was a controversial decision as referee Chris Kavanagh pointed to the spot, though Hughton felt his side should have had another penalty when Tarkowski appeared to elbow Murray in the ribs.
"[Murray] doesn't have to say anything. He had the responsibility of taking it, and normally he is very assured. It happens occasionally, and we just had to put it behind us," Hughton added.
"We should have had another penalty, when there was a good old-fashioned challenge between Murray and Tarkowski - which we all want to see - but it should have led to a penalty.
"At the time I thought [it was a penalty], but you're never sure. There's that balance between whether it's impeding and a penalty, or if it's strong centre-half play.
"But seeing it again it's a swing from his elbow into his ribs, which is most definitely a penalty, and then of course he has a decision to make on whether it's a red or yellow card."
