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.
Fabian Hurzeler was full of praise for Brighton’s psychological resilience following their hard-fought 1-0 victory against Getafe in the UEFA Conference League. The Seagulls boss highlighted his side's ability to transition from high-profile domestic clashes to the hostile, gritty atmosphere of European away nights.