Albion should have played against ten men says pundit after Wolves clash
That was the verdict of Shay Given as he offered analysis on BBC's Match Of The Day.
The review of the Seagulls' 2-0 win focused mainly on two big refereeing decisions.
Cunha escaped with a yellow card after bringing down Mats Wieffer as he bore down on goal.
Danny Welbeck converted the resulting spot kick.
Ex-goalkeeper Given said: 'Cunha has had a couple of suspensions this year and he is very lucky not to have a third one.
'For me, this is a red card.
'Wieffer is about to pull the trigger.
'The ball is a bit lower than where his contact is - his knee nearly.
'I think Michael Oliver should have sent him off. Cunha is very lucky.'
BRIGHTON WIN TACTICAL BATTLE AT WOLVES
Welbeck's penalty took him to ten goals in a Premier League season for the first time in his long career.
He thought he had reached the landmark just before that when his contact was enough to guide Tariq Lamptey's deflected cross over the line.
Yankuba Minteh was following in and was offside.
Albion celebrations were in full swing by the time the flag went up.
A long, frustrating and confusing hold-up eventually saw the goal ruled out for offside in consultation with video assistant James Bell.
Ex-Swansea defender Ashley Williams said: 'As Danny Welbeck scores, he's not offside.
'Minteh coming in at the back stick IS offside as you can see and he impacts the ability of Semedo or Sa (to keep the ball out).
'If he's not there, can Semedo clear it?
'Probably yes, I think so.'
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