Gus Poyet praised Albion's commitment to their passing game as they stayed top of the Championship today.

Ashley Barnes struck late with a scrappy goal out of keeping with much of the Seagulls' football.

Boss Poyet said: "It was a difficult game. Bristol City needed to win.

"It was one of those games where you need to be careful.

"The best part is from the beginning to the last minute we tried to play our football.

"We never stopped playing, we never stopped controlling the ball on the floor.

"It was windy, it wasn't easy."

Poyet felt his side were more aggressive going forward after the break.

He said of the goal: "It was coming.

"It looked like it was just a matter of time. You have to keep believing