{
  "id": 15523488,
  "title": "Brighton’s patience pays off as Huerzeler helps Seagulls soar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/brightons-patience-pays-off-as-huerzeler-helps-seagulls-soar-15523488",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T23:11:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/10/19/brighton-s-patience-pays-off-as-huerzeler-helps-seagulls-soar"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brighton's recent contract extension for manager Fabian Huerzeler appears to have paid off, as the young German has led the club to a 5-0 victory over Crystal Palace, sending them soaring to third place in the Premier League. This win comes eight months after fans had called for Huerzeler's dismissal following a 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace in February, when Brighton found themselves languishing in 14th place. The manager, 33, has guided the Seagulls to an eighth-place finish and a league-leading 23 goals in seven games, with five clean sheets and a goal difference of plus 18. Huerzeler credits his players and staff for the team's success, noting that they share the scoring load among 11 different players. Brighton's relentless pressing, highlighted by Pascal Gross's return and his four assists, has also been a key factor in their recent form. While Huerzeler and the club remain cautious about title aspirations, they are focused on continued improvement and avoiding complacency.",
  "summary": "The 33-year-old Fabian Huerzeler, the Premier League's youngest manager, guided the Seagulls into third place with a 5-0 rout of Crystal Palace.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Brighton’s patience pays off as Huerzeler helps Seagulls soar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/brightons-patience-pays-off-as-huerzeler-helps-seagulls-soar-15518909",
        "published": "2026-10-18T23:11:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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