Brighton midfielder Pascal Gross has rejected suggestions that his side are Premier League title contenders despite climbing to second with Sunday's 2-0 victory over 10-man Brentford. The experienced German converted a first-half penalty after Diego Gomez's early stunner as the Seagulls capitalised on Manchester City's slip-up.
Brentford striker Igor Thiago endured a disastrous afternoon at the Amex Stadium after being sent off for a moment of madness against Brighton. The Bees forward was dismissed for violent conduct, leaving his teammates with a mountain to climb in the Premier League encounter.
Jamie Redknapp believes Arsenal are set to run away with the Premier League title after moving six points clear at the top of the table. With Manchester City slumping to a third straight defeat, the former midfielder struggles to see a credible threat to the champions, and has made a surprise pick for their nearest challengers this season: Brighton.
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