Islamabad, 10 November, 2026 (Ghufran): Brighton have emerged as unexpected contenders for the English Premier League title, climbing to second place in the standings after an impressive run of performances under manager Fabian Hurzeler. The Seagulls strengthened their position with a 2-0 victory over Brentford on Sunday, moving five points behind league leaders Arsenal while overtaking established sides including Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea. Brighton have won seven of their 10 league matches this season, recording notable victories against Arsenal and Manchester City. Their 3-0 triumph over Arsenal in September and a 1-0 win against Manchester City in October have highlighted the team’s growing competitiveness and title ambitions. The club’s progress has been widely attributed to Hurzeler’s managerial approach and the long-term investment of owner Tony Bloom, who took control of Brighton in 2009 and helped establish strong foundations for its development. Hurzeler, appointed in 2024 after guiding German side St Pauli to promotion to the Bundesliga, became the youngest permanent manager in Premier League history. Under his leadership, Brighton have secured consecutive eighth-place finishes and qualified for the UEFA Conference League. Speaking about growing expectations among supporters, Hurzeler said fans were free to dream big, while emphasizing that the team’s responsibility was to deliver exciting performances. Brighton’s strong campaign has raised hopes of a potential title challenge reminiscent of Leicester City’s remarkable Premier League triumph in 2016, although Arsenal remain favourites with a five-point advantage at the top.