Brighton and Hove Albion completed a fourth consecutive Premier League victory on Sunday, sweeping aside bitter rivals Crystal Palace 5-0 in the A23 derby. The impressive win extended an extraordinary run for the Seagulls, who have put together a aggregate scoreline of 15-0 over their last four matches.
The commanding performance featured contrasting goals, starting with Diego Gomez’s audacious seventh-minute strike from the halfway line to put Brighton 2-0 ahead. Jack Hinshelwood completed the scoring late on, unapologetically smashing home a volley from two yards out to seal the five-goal victory.
Fabian Hurzeler’s side have proven to be both the most entertaining and efficient team in the top flight this season. Combining attacking flair with defensive resilience, Brighton currently lead the division in both goals scored and fewest goals conceded.
Following seven matches, Brighton occupy third place in the table with 16 points, trailing reigning champions Arsenal and league leaders Manchester City, who maintain a perfect 100% record. Match of the Day pundit Dion Dublin, a 1992-93 title winner with Manchester United, believes the Seagulls are genuine contenders. Asking “Why not?”, Dublin praised the team’s “togetherness, harmony” and Hurzeler’s decision-making, while noting that Pascal Gross is leading on the pitch for a “breathtaking” and “frightening” side where everyone contributes goals. But can the Seagulls maintain their momentum and mount a serious title challenge. [Pascal] Gross is leading the line in regards to what goes on on the pitch and what is the right kind of way they want to play. Very frightening team at the moment, the look a very.
