Mikel Arteta acknowledged that Arsenal had been given a harsh lesson by an in-form Brighton side after their perfect start to the season came to a sudden halt on Saturday. The league champions had not suffered a three-goal defeat since 10 May 2023 – 1,224 days earlier – when Brighton secured a 3-0 victory at […]
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A single piece of inside information transformed Ian Hart’s life permanently. Hart, a funeral director from Worthing and co-editor of the Brighton fanzine Gull’s Eye, received a call in July 1995 from Crystal Palace director Gordon Lucking. “Gordon had always hoped to become part of the Brighton board, but they did not want him,” Hart […]
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In the space of four days, Manchester United have been beaten in the 199th derby with Manchester City, learned that JJ Gabriel intends to depart, and suffered elimination from the Carabao Cup at the hands of Brighton. Surrendering a 2-0 advantage may be the most painful of those setbacks, judging by the lengthy boos that […]
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The statistics make grim reading: Coventry City have become only the second side in Premier League history to open a season with four consecutive defeats without scoring. Even so, Frank Lampard will continue reminding his squad that there have been encouraging signs. Coventry have troubled their opponents at times and have already played three teams […]
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Chelsea’s collapse against Brighton & Hove Albion last April may eventually be remembered as a decisive moment. That embarrassing defeat hastened Liam Rosenior’s departure and prompted the Stamford Bridge leadership to reassess its plans, resulting in Xabi Alonso’s arrival, a revised recruitment approach, the JP Morgan attacking trio and Robert Sánchez losing his position as […]
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Unai Emery did little to dismiss suggestions that Ollie Watkins had made himself unavailable for Aston Villa’s chastening 4-0 loss to Brighton at the Amex on Sunday. Injuries to Brian Madjo and Tammy Abraham left the head coach short of attacking options, yet Watkins was still omitted from the matchday squad as the England forward […]
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Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba for an initial fee of £65m, with the player expected to undergo a medical in Manchester this weekend. Should the 22-year-old complete the move, he will become the third midfielder recruited for Michael Carrick’s squad during this transfer window. Baleba, who operates as […]
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Predicted finish based on the writers’ average: 9th (Note: this reflects the combined view of the writing team rather than John Brewin’s individual forecast) Previous season’s finish: 8th Prospects Brighton ended last season in May with players and supporters celebrating qualification for the Europa Conference League, even after a 3-0 defeat against Manchester United. Since […]
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Coventry have broken their transfer record by completing the £22.5m purchase of goalkeeper Carl Rushworth from Brighton, as Frank Lampard’s squad prepare for their first Premier League campaign in 25 years. The 25-year-old impressed during his loan spell with Coventry in the Championship last season. He played a crucial part in their title-winning promotion campaign, […]
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Chelsea have completed the signing of experienced Brighton forward Danny Welbeck for a reported fee of £5m. The striker has accepted a two-year deal and will join Xabi Alonso’s team for their pre-season tour. Bringing the 35-year-old to Stamford Bridge marks a departure from Chelsea’s usual approach of recruiting younger talent with room to improve. […]
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