Brighton head into the international break proudly sitting second in the Premier League after Sunday's 2-0 win against Brentford. (AFP pic)LONDON: Once homeless and destitute, Brighton have defied the odds to emerge as the most unexpected Premier League title contenders since Leicester's fairytale run a decade ago.
Brighton head into the international break proudly sitting second in the Premier League after Sunday's 2-0 win against Brentford.
Fabian Hurzeler's side have moved above far wealthier clubs including Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea, with leaders Arsenal only five points ahead of the high-flying Seagulls.
Brighton's climb towards the top of the table could easily be written off as a brief blip before the league's traditional powers reassert their supremacy.
