The Seagulls are starving for success so it’s no surprise every week plays out like The Hunger Games. Wolves were Catching Fire and the difference has been clear since the end of last season. In their last seven games, Brighton have recorded five wins against Wolves which The Seagulls have gained a 60% win percentage in their head to head record. Wanderers may be Wolves but this season The Seagulls play like Vultures and Wolves are looking lost without their pack.
Embed from Getty ImagesBaleba was a standout in the middle of the park. Controlling the game from Box to Box and blocking anyone who came to collect at the AMEX. Georgino was destined to leave Wolves back line in a Rutter when they got taken for a ride like a Carnival from Brighton Pier to Sesame Street as he set up Welbeck to leave Bueno seeing silly, Call him Big Bird. Week in and week out, Welbeck solidifies himself as Dat Guy. Welbeck now has scored six goals in nine appearances putting him in the top 4 scorers in the Premier League only behind Wood, Mbeumo, and Haaland.
Embed from Getty ImagesEvan Ferguson made his return to the scoresheet following his last recorded PL goal in November 2023. The luck of the Irish was short lived though as Ait Nouri and Cunha reclaimed some samba spirit with last minute goals to grab a point for the Old Gold.
Embed from Getty ImagesThe 2-2 draw today puts Brighton 5th overtaking Forest. 4 wins and 4 draws with only 1 loss in 9 matches is an impressive start for Hürzeler, who made headlines as the youngest manager in Albion’s and the Premier League’s history at only 31 years old. Todays game was thoroughly enjoyable for the 31,840 that attended. This is a firm reminder that The Barclays will forever be Cash Money.
