Gross plays down Brighton's title credentials despite move to second

Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Pascal Gross downplayed his team's Premier League title aspirations following the club's 2-0 home win over Brentford, which propelled the south coast side to second place in the table. Despite having secured 22 points from their first 10 games, Brighton trails league leaders Arsenal by five points.

The team's impressive start to the season includes a 3-0 home victory over Arsenal, reigniting fan dreams of a title challenge, less than a decade after Brighton's return to the top flight. Gross, who scored Brighton's second goal from the penalty spot, insisted that his team is "not in a title race" and stresses the importance of not getting carried away.

The German midfielder highlighted the challenges of playing in the Premier League, noting that "we are really pleased to head into the international break like this." While Huerzeler acknowledged the demands of the hectic schedule, he also emphasized the importance of keeping fans excited and dreaming big. Brighton is currently the only team to score more than 26 goals in the top flight this season, with only Arsenal conceding fewer goals.

The team's performance in upcoming fixtures against Hull City, Newcastle United, and Nottingham Forest could see them maintain their position near the top of the table.