The next step for high-flying Brighton? Getting results away against the Premier League’s elite

Brighton & Hove Albion suffered a 2-0 defeat away to Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, continuing a challenging pattern of results against elite Premier League opposition. Goals from Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak secured the victory for Liverpool, moving them within a point of fourth-placed Brighton. The analysis argues that finding a way to secure points away against top teams represents the crucial next step in manager Fabian Hurzeler's development of the side.

The defeat came amid a grueling run of five consecutive away matches, following a midweek UEFA Conference League fixture against Czech side Jablonec. Despite dominating possession with over 64 percent, Brighton struggled to translate control into clear chances. Manager Hurzeler praised his squad's resilience while facing upcoming consecutive away fixtures against Manchester City.