Brighton move to second in Premier League with 2-0 win over 10-man Brentford

Brighton & Hove Albion climbed to second place in the Premier League after a 2-0 victory against Brentford at the Amex Stadium, while the visitors saw Igor Thiago sent off.

Diego Gomez opened the scoring for Brighton after 15 minutes with a long-range strike that arrowed into the top-left corner. According to News, Gomez capitalized on a weak defensive header to fire the shot past Caoimhin Kelleher. The Guardian noted that the goal followed a recent stretch of five consecutive away matches for Fabian Hurzeler's side.

The match shifted further in Brighton's favor when Brentford striker Igor Thiago was shown a straight red card. News reported that referee Michael Oliver originally issued a yellow card for a midfield scuffle with Chema Andres but upgraded the punishment to a red after a VAR review. The replay showed Thiago catching the opponent in the face with his arm and splitting his lip.

Before the interval, Pascal Gross doubled the lead from the penalty spot. The award came after Keane Lewis-Potter dragged Luka Vuskovic to the ground during a corner. News described the finish from Gross as a thumping strike that left the goalkeeper with no chance, ensuring Brighton's dominance before the halftime whistle.

Brighton maintained control throughout the second half, recording nearly 80 percent possession as they leapfrogged Manchester City in the table. The Guardian reported that manager Fabian Hurzeler encouraged supporters to be excited about the club's current form. The result leaves Brighton five points behind league leaders Arsenal heading into the November international break.

Background

Brentford entered the fixture marking their 200th Premier League game, having never won at the Amex Stadium in the competition. Brighton arrived at the match following away victories against Manchester City and Getafe.