WE take a look at what the national newspapers made of Blackburn Rovers' 3-0 defeat at Brighton on Saturday.

SUNDAY MIRROR

Brighton boss Oscar Garcia sprung to the defence of Ashley Barnes after the striker returned to form with two goals. Barnes took his goal tally for the Seagulls to 50 in 160 games.

DAILY STAR ON SUNDAY

Ashley Barnes broke his league duck with a double as Brighton made it four matches unbeaten. The goal-shy striker scored from the spot in the first half and tapped home after Jake Kean’s fumble in the second.

SUN ON SUNDAY

Oscar Garcia hailed two-goal hero Ashley Barnes as Brighton moved to within three points of the top six. Albion’s best crowd saw Barnes fire his first league goals of the season.