Premier League 2026-27 preview No 5: Brighton

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Guardian writers’ predicted position: 9th (NB: this is not necessarily John Brewin’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 8th Prospects Last season’s final day in May featured Brighton fans and players united in celebrating qualification for the Europa Conference League despite losing 3-0 to Manchester United. Considering West Ham and Crystal Palace have won the competition since its inception, lifting that trophy becomes a target to aim for. How realistic is that? Beyond the Thursday-Sunday schedule playing in the Conference League demands, it has been a summer of change within the ranks. James Milner did not celebrate as Europe was reached. By then he had…

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