Derby held by Brighton

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Nigel Pearson’s return to management ended in stalemate as his Derby side were held to a goalless draw by Brighton at the iPro Stadium.

Pearson saw Derby start brightly with David Stockdale saving from Tom Ince but Brighton controlled the second half and Glenn Murray squandered a great chance to win the game in the 71st minute.

Darren Bent almost stole it in the final minute of stoppage time but the game ended in a draw, just like the two meetings between the teams last season.

Pearson had to make two late changes with Chris Baird coming in at left-back for Craig Forsyth, whose partner had gone into labour, and Bradley Johnson replacing the injured Andreas Weimann on the left of midfield.

Bent was selected ahead of Chris Martin and the former England striker had a chance in the second minute when he turned a Cyrus Christie …

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