Brighton secured a 2-0 victory over Brentford, moving into second place in the Premier League and establishing themselves as Arsenal's closest title rivals. The win marked their sixth victory in seven matches, lifting them above Manchester City following their defeat to Nottingham Forest. Despite a five-point gap to the Gunners, midfielder Pascal Gross remains cautious about title talk, emphasizing the need to take the season one game at a time.
However, their impressive form—including wins over Arsenal and Manchester City—has sparked comparisons to Leicester City's 2016 fairytale. Brighton have scored 26 goals and created 37 big chances, with Gross leading the creative charge. Defensively, they have kept seven clean sheets and conceded just five goals, the second-best record in the league.
Former Everton midfielder Leon Osman believes Champions League qualification is now a minimum expectation, while Yankuba Minteh's return adds further attacking depth.
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