Brighton

Fran Kirby has inked a deal with Brighton and Hove Albion following her split from Chelsea. During her tenure at Chelsea, the England ace bagged five Women’s Super League crowns and punched in 108 goals over 195 games. Last season saw Brighton secure a ninth-place finish in the WSL. Kirby’s addition promises to inject seasoned flair into the club, especially after her 2022 Euro win with the Lionesses. Now 31, Kirby is Brighton's latest recruit for the upcoming 2024-25 season. She joins Japanese forward Kiko Seike and…

Brighton announced the acquisition of Fabian Hurzeler, appointing him as the new head coach. A statement from the club confirmed this news last Saturday. At the tender age of 31, Hurzeler inked a three-year agreement with Brighton, arriving fresh from clinching the Bundesliga 2 championship with St Pauli. "Identifying our next head coach, Fabian quickly emerged as an exceptional talent," remarked Chairman Tony Bloom. "His prior stint at St Pauli, spanning eighteen months, was particularly phenomenal." Bloom added, "His…

Brighton and Hove Albion's quest for a top-half finish was dashed as they fell 2-0 to Manchester United in their final match. Roberto De Zerbi wrapped up his tenure without confirming his next step after leading the Seagulls on Sunday. A day removed from the surprising news about De Zerbi stepping down, Brighton concluded the Premier League season with a defeat to Manchester United at home. The loss relegated the team to an 11th place finish in the standings, marking their first time outside the top ten since the 2020-21…

If Manchester United defeat Brighton and Newcastle United doesn't win at Brentford, the Red Devils secure a spot in European football. Erik ten Hag isn't stressed about Bruno Fernandes' fitness for the final Premier League game. Despite an injury scare, Ten Hag remains optimistic. "We're not overly concerned about Bruno's fitness," Ten Hag stated. "He's in good form, and it's crucial for other players to get game time." If United wins and Newcastle isn't victorious, they secure a spot in Europe next season. Regardless of…

Chelsea can secure a top-six spot in the Premier League by avoiding defeat on the last day, following their victory over Brighton with 10 players on Wednesday. Chelsea extended their European push with a fourth straight win, triumphing 2-1 over Brighton at the Amex Stadium. A stellar header by Cole Palmer, making it his 22nd goal of the Premier League season, gave Chelsea the lead after VAR denied them an early penalty. Both teams had opportunities, with Pascal Gross coming close for Brighton, but Christopher Nkunku's…

Eddie Howe pointed out Newcastle's missteps against Brighton, but felt content with securing a point. Newcastle ended their home games this season by scoring in every match, marking a milestone in the Premier League era. Despite their home record, the Magpies could only secure a 1-1 draw against Brighton, affecting their hopes of a top-six finish. Newcastle has remained undefeated at home in the Premier League since February, salvaging nine points from losing positions at home. Eddie Howe's team fell short in converting…

The defeat was bitter for Aston Villa at Brighton. Unai Emery admits his team didn't perform. The Villans lost 1-0 at the Amex Stadium. Joao Pedro scored late in a game where Villa lacked energy. They almost salvaged a point but weren't up to the challenge. A marginal offside call denied John McGinn a goal. Emery acknowledges they didn't merit a point. Villa is ahead of Tottenham by seven points. Despite a game in hand, Villa feels the pressure as Tottenham lost to Liverpool. Exciting fixtures await Villa with Liverpool in…