Why Brighton are ahead of the tactical curve

Name: Why Brighton are ahead of the tactical curve
Uploaded: 2026-10-09T10:00:07.000Z
Duration: 15 min 25 s

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Brighton have had an excellent start to the season, beating Arsenal and Manchester United in their opening fixtures. But games weren't just a one-off; Brighton may be here to stay near the top of the Premier League.

Jon Mackenzie and Alexander Barker take a look at how Brighton are ahead of the tactical curve, and the interesting tricks they're using to stay ahead.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Why Brighton are ahead of the tactical curve
01:27 What Brighton are doing with the ball
01:58 How possession has changed in football
04:16 How Brighton are staying ahead of the curve
09:15 Brighton's use of diagonality
11:55 Brighton's pressing 'net'
14:31 The secret to Brighton's success

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