What the Premier League is all about: Everton out of shape, Brighton continue to push their own boundaries

It’s the national break, but the weekend’s Premier League action deserves a few lines. In the 12th installment of our weekly column, in which we break down the highlights from the world of English football, we’ll look at Brighton, Arsenal and Everton.

Brighton can be even better

Nine points from three rounds. The very fact that no boom is made over a great record indicates how far the Seagulls have come. And it goes round and round. Every transfer two mainstays leave, yet the club keeps getting better.

On Saturday, Brighton ran over Eddie Howe’s charges from Newcastle at the full. The Seagulls showed their organisation of the game to a tee, the combination was not intimidated by the stoppers or new goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen.

It’s amazing how easily Brighton were able to outplay the Magpies’ top line of pressing players with three first touch passes. It’s far from just about Evan Ferguson, what about the likes of Billy Gilmour’s progression.

Arsenal continue their unbeaten run

Arsenal’s performances have been far from ideal so far, but the Gunners continue to benefit from cohesion and, teamwork. Against Crystal Palace they survived pressure shorthanded, this time turning the game around in the set-up against Manchester United.

Declan Rice made the decision in the 95th minute, after the referee called off both Arsenal’s penalty and Manchester’s goal in the second half. It was the Gunners’ fight until the last minutes that kept them in the title fight for so long last season. This year it will be even harder to keep up with the Citizens, so a similar mentality is essential.

Everton really for relegation

One point in four rounds. An earned draw against newcomer Sheffield Wednesday and losses to Aston Villa, Fulham and Wolves.

A missed easy draw culminated when management let Alex Iwobi and Neal Maupay – two offensive players at the perfect age – go.

Dominic Calvert Lewin has been mediocre the last few years, the defense is dysfunctional, and the fans are far from behind the club. If they don’t grab the last-minute purchase of Beto, the Toffees will have a hard time avoiding relegation this year.

Source: Premier League