Brighton, Brentford, Fabian Hürzeler and Pascal Gross
8 November 2026
Brighton defeated Brentford 2-0 at the Amex Stadium to move into second place in the Premier League. The Seagulls recorded their sixth victory in seven league matches, overtaking Manchester City.
Pascal Gross scored as Brighton secured another clean sheet and maintained their strong start to the campaign. The club have collected 21 points from ten matches, with seven victories overall. Brighton have also beaten Arsenal and Manchester City this season. Their defensive organisation and league-leading attacking output have strengthened their position among the leading teams.
Why It Matters
Brighton emerge as Arsenal's closest challengers in the standings after Manchester City's recent defeats.