Former England international and Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson said Brighton & Hove Albion could find themselves in the Premier League title race if they win their next two fixtures.
Merson, speaking on the network’s football coverage, declared, “Brighton are one million per cent title contenders – if they win the next two.” The comment reflects his belief that a short run of victories would dramatically improve the Seagulls’ standing.
In the Premier League, a club’s position in the title race is typically determined by the points gap to the league leaders; a pair of wins can add six points and potentially lift a team into contention, especially when the leaders are separated by narrow margins.
Brighton, who have been seeking to climb the table this season, will now look to the upcoming matches as a chance to close the distance on the clubs traditionally vying for the championship, such as Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool.
The next two games therefore carry added significance for the Seagulls, with Merson’s remarks underscoring the importance of securing maximum points to keep any title hopes alive.
<small>Source: Sky Sports — read the original story there.</small>
