Brighton move second after Brentford win as title challengers question grows

Brighton climbed to second in the Premier League with a 2-0 win over Brentford at the Amex Stadium on Sunday, a result that lifted them above Manchester City and left them five points behind leaders Arsenal, according to BBC Sport.

It was Brighton's sixth win in seven league matches. Pascal Gross, who scored against Brentford, played down title talk afterwards, telling Sky Sports: "No, we are not in a title race. But we have started the season really well. It's the beginning of the season." He added that the side are "not getting carried away yet."

BBC Sport reported that Brighton have scored more goals than any other side this season (26) and have kept the joint-highest number of clean sheets (seven). Gross has created eight big chances, more than any other player in the division.

Former Everton midfielder Leon Osman told BBC Sport that Champions League qualification is "probably the minimum that you'd expect Brighton to achieve," adding that winning the league would be "unexpected." The report also noted uncertainty over Manchester City's season because of their financial charges and pending appeal.