Brighton continue to impress, but should Arsenal be worried? What to make of Man United's dramatic comeback? Let's judge some overreactions!
Brighton's impressive 2-0 victory over Brentford has cemented them in second place, between Arsenal and Manchester City. Diego Gómez scored a wonderful opener with yet another long-range effort, and their second came from a penalty after Vušković was floored in the box, allowing Pascal Gross to score. As we head into the second block of international matches, it's Brighton who look best prepared to challenge Arsenal for the league title this season, not City. Brighton are a wonderful side, well-run and comfortable in their own skin, benefiting from clarity from top to bottom on their club's vision. They've made a great start with 21 points from the first 10 matches, though maintaining a title challenge will be tough with City and Liverpool inevitably clicking. Ask the players if they're ready to challenge for the title, and they'd point to the mantra of sticking to the process and trusting the system they've built. Brighton and Arsenal are the two form teams in the country.
Manchester United have the resilience to avoid relegation regardless of manager. The remarkable 3-2 win over Roma after going down 2-0 within 20 minutes was followed by a frantic fightback to draw 4-4 against Aston Villa. Combined, the results suggest United have the mental resilience to drag themselves out of this predicament. While questions remain about their defensive frailties, the team's fighting spirit suggests they will fight their way back to safety. Bournemouth's remarkable eight-game winning run shows they don't need Iraola to question their credentials, though Sage's fitness to manage in the Premier League remains a topic of debate.
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