Premier League 2026-27 preview No 5: Brighton

Brighton are previewed ahead of the 2026-27 Premier League season, with Guardian writers predicting they will finish 9th, one place below their 8th-place finish last season. Manager Fabian Hürzeler faces a significant squad depth challenge after losing key players including Danny Welbeck and Jan Paul Van Hecke. The club must also balance domestic commitments with the added demands of European football in the coming campaign.