# Gross plays down Brighton’s title credentials despite move to second

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/gross-plays-down-brightons-title-credentials-despite-move-to-second/
- Published: 2026-11-08T18:03:58+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-08T18:48:52+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/gross-plays-down-brightons-title-credentials-despite-move-second-6534526
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Brighton moved second with a 2-0 win over Brentford.
- Pascal Gross said the club is not in a title race.
- Brighton trail Arsenal by five points after 10 games.

## Summary

Brighton beat Brentford 2-0 to move second in the Premier League, but midfielder Pascal Gross rejected suggestions that the club are in a title race. The result leaves them as Arsenal’s closest challengers going into the international break, five points behind, while fans are beginning to dream of a sustained challenge.

Brighton have 22 points from 10 games and have made the club’s best-ever start to a top-flight season. They have scored a league-high 26 goals, while only Arsenal have conceded fewer; Gross scored from the penalty spot after Diego Gomez’s opener, and Brentford played much of the match with 10 men. Manager Fabian Huerzeler said fans could have high expectations, while stressing the team still has room to improve.

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