appearances and scoring 5 times. 2016–17 season In the 2016–17 season, Knockaert was linked with a move to recently relegated side Newcastle United, but Brighton rejected their bid. He began the season well, scoring three goals for Brighton in their first five matches against Nottingham Forest, Rotherham United and Reading. He also began playing in advanced role behind Tomer Hemed up front. He scored again for Brighton on 13 September 2016, in a 1–0 win over Huddersfield Town. In October 2016, Knockaert scored against Sheffield Wednesday, and also contributed to Brighton's 5–0 drubbing of Norwich City. On 3 March 2017, Knockaert signed a new four-year contract extension with the club, expiring in June 2021. On 9 April 2017, he was named EFL's Championship Player of the Year having scored 13 goals in 40 games at that stage of the season. He finished the season with 15 goals in 45 appearances in the league and overall where Brighton were promoted to the Premier League. 2017–18 season Brighton's first match in the top flight for 34 years was at home to eventual champions Manchester City. Knockaert was brought on to replace Solly March in the 75th minute with Brighton trailing 2–0, the scoreline that the game finished. Knockaert scored his first Premier League goal on 15 October 2017, in a 1–1 home draw against Everton. He scored his second Premier League goal for Brighton on 1 January 2018, the opening goal in a 2–2 draw against AFC Bournemouth. On 10 March, Knockaert was sent off for the first time in the Premier League away against Everton as a result of an in air two footed challenge. (Brighton were already 2–0 down in the 2–0 defeat). Knockaert played in the 1–0 home victory over Manchester Utd on 4 May 2018 which secured Albion's Premier League status. BBC Sport's Emlyn Begley described Knockaert and fellow winger Jose Izquierdo as "fantastic" in this game. 2018–19 season On 5 January 2019 Knockaert scored his first ever FA Cup goal in a 3–1 away win against south coast rivals Bournemouth in the third round. On 9 March Knockaert scored a screamer which turned out to be the winner against bitter rivals Crystal Palace where it finished 2–1 at Selhurst Park. This win meant Brighton won the double over Palace. Knockaert's goal also won the Premier League Goal Of The Month for March. On 13 April Knockaert was