Early in the second half, Ayari stepped up. The midfielder made his way into the penalty area and coolly placed a low shot that made it 2-0 for Brighton.
The goal was the 22-year-old's second in the Premier League this season. He last scored in September against Tottenham.
The victory was Brighton's first since November. Before Saturday, Brighton had gone six straight games without a win.
Ayari is a key player in the Swedish national team, which will try to reach the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico via the playoffs this spring.
