Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya has praised his side's response to their pre-international break humbling at Brighton.
The Gunners were ripped apart by the vibrant Seagulls at the end of September and had to stew on the defeat for three weeks as players went away to their national teams.
But they made it three wins from three after the restart as Noni Madueke's late goal earned a 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
And Raya, whose side face Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday, hailed the reaction as "incredible".
"We came back very, very strong, especially after that tough defeat against Brighton and having 19 days since then to play a game," he told the club website.

#defeat #gunners

Gary Neville is hugely impressed with what he's seen of Carlos Baleba over the last week.
The midfielder has now overseen his first three appearances for Manchester United since making a £70 million move from Brighton and Hove Albion in the summer.
(Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Baleba endured a delayed start to the campaign due to an ankle ligament injury that he sustained in pre-season with the Seagulls, meaning his debut only came on October 10 during the draw with Tottenham Hotspur.
His first start then came three days later against Atletico Madrid, which also marked his maiden appearance in the Champions League, and he was also deployed from the off at Elland Road yesterday.

#baleba #gary #neville #carlos

Coventry City host Brighton & Hove Albion in a Premier League fixture at the CBS Arena on Sunday, with Frank Lampard's side yet to collect a point this season.
A fourth straight defeat without scoring would match a mark Coventry have set only once before, in 1919-20, their first season in the Football League. Brighton, tenth on four points, have had a mixed start under Fabian Hurzeler, following a 4-0 opening win over Aston Villa with a 4-3 defeat to Chelsea and a 1-1 draw with Leeds United.
The Seagulls have lost each of their last three Premier League away games, and their most recent visit to Coventry — a 3-1 FA Cup fifth-round win in February 2018 — remains the sides' last meeting. The match kicks off at 14:00 and will be shown live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League.
Date: Sunday, 13 September 2026
Kick-off: 14:00 BST

#sunday #season #defeat

Starting for the first time this season in Leeds United's draw with Brighton & Hove Albion was defender Gabriel Gudmundsson, who was pleased with a point on his return to the team.
Jayden Bogle's first half strike opened the scoring for the Whites but a goal for the host after the break saw the Seagulls salvage a point.
"I have been waiting for this," the Swedish international told the media after the full-time whistle, delighted to get back out there on the pitch.
"Of course, it has been a tough period but again just a credit to the physio team that helped me here today very prepared.
"So, of course, overall very happy with the point here. I think Brighton, especially, is a very, very difficult place to come to. And to be honest, I think last year we were lost here quite bad.

#brighton #think #leeds

The opening week of fall sports was a busy one. Local volleyball teams played multiple games and Astoria soccer teams took the pitch for the first time. Here's what happened on the field and on the court.
Volleyball teams show improvement
Improvement looks to be the name of the game for local volleyball teams.
Seaside, Knappa and Jewell flashed moments of good play during their first official weeks on the court. The Seagulls, under new coach Nicole Aydt, look to be coming into their own. After rebuilding the program behind freshmen, the Seagulls won just one game over the last two seasons.
Now, with many of the players entering their third year in the program, the Lady Gulls' improvement looks to be real. The Seagulls had a solid showing at last Saturday's seven team tournament at Warrenton. Seaside and Warrenton played two great matches against each other including a three-set thriller in the semi-finals. After struggling last season to maintain points, the Seagulls defense, passing and serving was very solid. Junior libero Chloe Baker served great against Warrenton and her defense helped the Seagulls all day Saturday. Senior captain Autumn Fenton and juniors Araya Edwards, Sophia Saso and Tiera Spivey make up a solid group of building blocks for Seaside.

#seagulls #volleyball #played

Roméo Lavia may finally be up and running at Chelsea as his promising start to the season continues.
The Belgium international has started both of the Blues' Premier League matches so far against Fulham and now Brighton.
With less than five minutes gone on the clock at Stamford Bridge, Lavia capitalised on a mishap at the back from the Seagulls and finally scored his first goal in a Chelsea shirt.
The 22-year-old joined the club from Southampton back in the summer of 2023, but seasons of torrid injuries have severely hampered his progress in West London.
But, he appears to have earned the trust of new head coach Xabi Alonso and he's already repaid him with a crucial goal.

#lavia #Chelsea #Belgium

Brighton face Norwegian side Tromso in the second leg of their Conference League play-off tie on Thursday following a goalless draw 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle last week.
Seagull boss Fabian Hurzeler has a big decision to make on whether he should start a strong team just three days before his side play away at Chelsea. His side are huge favourites to make it through to the League Phase of the competition but won't want to be on the end of an embarrassing upset in their search for a first major trophy in the club's history.
Both former Seagulls players Warren Aspinall and Guy **** ers believe Hurzeler should go strong against their Norwegian counterparts.
Speaking on the Albion Unlimited podcast, Aspinall said: "Get the job done and put the strongest side out. See if we can get a few goals in the first half then take players off. Man for man we're better than them. As a team, we're better than them but never underestimate them because they should've won that game at home.
"It'll be completely different at the Amex with our crowd. I **** ume they will bring a good following but we should be beating Tromso. It's a massive game for the football club. Six extra games in Europe, financially as well, so I think he has to go very strong."

#norwegian

Match of the Day's Danny Murphy says Aston Villa "completely capitulated" after conceding the first goal to Brighton on Sunday.
The former Premier League midfielder credited the Seagulls for their dominating display, but said Unai Emery's side were too negative and invited the pressure on themselves.
"There was so much to like about Brighton, but Villa didn't half give them a helping hand," Murphy said. "It was woeful after the first goal.
"They completely capitulated.
"It's a day they're going to have to forget quickly and put to bed."

#capitulated

Manchester United have practically signed Carlos Baleba, but recruiting an injured player has raised many eyebrows.
The Cameroonian has been a popular figure among MUFC directors since last year. However, a deal didn't materialise last summer due to Brighton's hefty valuation (over £100 million).
Moreover, Baleba's recent injury was thought to be the final straw that ended the 22-year-old's hopes of joining the Red Devils.
Nevertheless, the player's knock may have incidentally had a positive impact, with the Seagulls agreeing to lower the price tag.
Last week, David Onstein stunned the Man Utd fanbase by revealing that their club is in advanced negotiations with Brighton for Baleba.

#last #baleba #year

Liverpool will have to pay £70m to sign Yankuba Minteh from Brighton after seeing two bids rebuffed.
Brighton will hold firm to their valuation of the Gambian winger, The Independent understands.
Andoni Iraola is keen on the 22-year-old, who missed the Seagulls' 4-0 win over Aston Villa through injury.
Liverpool saw bids of £50m and £60m rejected by Brighton, but could return with a third improved offer before next Tuesday's transfer deadline.
Brighton are thought to consider Carlos Baleba's £70m price in his impending move to Manchester United as instructive.

#brighton #gambian

Liverpool want Yankuba Minteh from Brighton. He's not the one they should be chasing, however.
Liverpool will reportedly hold transfer talks with Brighton tonight as they try to sign Yankuba Minteh. The Reds have already seen two offers rejected for the winger but believe there's a real chance they get over the line with a third.
Now, Minteh is a talent and could become a great player. But people paying attention will notice that the currently-injured star wasn't exactly missed by the Seagulls on Sunday as they smashed Aston Villa 4-0.
Instead, they played Diego Gomez from the right, as they often did last season. The Paragauayan was fantastic and so here's a prediction: Gomez gets a big-money move in 2027.
Unless Liverpool can sign him first.

#minteh #brighton #gomez

Former Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley is attracting interest from French Ligue 1 side Lyon, after falling out of favour at EPL side Brighton and Hove Albion.
The 25 year old Danish international was recalled by seagulls boss Fabian Hurzeler from a loan spell with Lyon's domestic rivals Marseille last February, but has struggled to get regular game time in England's south coast.
The former MK Dons midfielder missed a chunk of pre-season due to Illness, and was omitted from the German's squad for Sunday's EPL opener at the Amex Stadium which saw Brighton hammer Aston Villa 4-0 to get their campaign off to an absolute flyer.
Lyon are one of several European clubs said to be interested in O'Riley who left Celtic for the Seagulls in August 2024 for a fee believed to be £25 million.
The former Fulham youngster has three years remaining on his contract at the Amex but due to ongoing interest, there's a strong chance the 25 year old won't be a Brighton player on 1st September – the English transfer deadline day.

#brighton

What's going on on the island? After Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, two of the favorites, already took a fully deserved beating, the next underdog is frustrating the supposedly stronger team on paper.
And "frustrating" is really an understatement. Brighton & Hove Albion were already 4-0 up after just 30 minutes against the reigning Europa League winners and last season's fourth-placed side, Aston Villa.
Fabian Hürzeler's Seagulls were ruthless. After an early own goal by Lindelöf, De Cuyper added another in the 18th minute. Homegrown talent Hinshelwood then piled on two more with a quickfire brace after half an hour.
As if that wasn't already bitter enough, the team from Birmingham then reduced themselves to ten men. João Gomes was shown a red card for violent conduct.
After Unai Emery's side recently put in a good showing against PSG in the Super Cup, this is a massive blow to start the season. Perhaps the departures of three key starters — Youri Tielemans (move to Man United), Lucas Digne (move to PSG), and Morgan Rogers (move to Chelsea) — will be felt more than initially thought after all.

#already #move #frustrating #team

Fabrizio Romano has reported that personal terms have been agreed between Yankuba Minteh and Liverpool over a potential move to Anfield for the Brighton winger.
The Reds have already seen two bids rejected by the south coast club in recent days, the second of which amounted to £60m (Sky Sports), as they pursue a late-window replacement for Mo Salah on the right flank.
The 22-year-old is currently sidelined for at least a couple of months with a leg injury he suffered in the Seagulls' pre-season win over Roma a fortnight ago, but that hasn't deterred the Merseyside club from testing the waters with a couple of unsuccessful offers for him.
(Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)
According to Romano, Minteh would jump at the chance to sign for Liverpool and already has an agreement in place on personal terms, with the next step being for the two clubs to agree a fee for the Gambia forward.

#Liverpool #already #fabrizio

Liverpool appear determined to test Brighton and Hove Albion again over Yankuba Minteh, with the winger emerging as a significant target during the closing stages of the summer transfer window.
According to the Daily Mail, Liverpool are expected to return with another offer after Brighton rejected bids of £50million and £60million for the 22-year-old. The Seagulls are believed to value Minteh at more than £70million, leaving Liverpool with a decision over how far they are prepared to push negotiations.
There is little mystery surrounding the motivation. Liverpool require attacking reinforcements, particularly following Mohamed Salah's departure, and Andoni Iraola has publicly acknowledged that he would like more options.
Speaking ahead of Liverpool's Premier League opener, Iraola explained the difficulties created by starting the season while the transfer window remains open.
"As a manager, this is an easy one for me. I wanted the players for the first day on 13 July – everyone here and all the positions doubled with top-level players," said Iraola.

#Liverpool #iraola #players #albion

The Seagulls announced the news via a post on their official club website this afternoon.
The 21-year-old forward joined Brighton & Hove Albion from Spanish Liga F Moeve club Real Madrid last summer. She made 24 appearances for the Sussex club in all competitions last season in which she scored three goals.
Camacho still has plenty of developing to do in the senior game and she will gain further experience with Italian club Lazio this season.
After the player's loan move was agreed, Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Dario Vidošić said "This is an exciting opportunity for Carla to gain regular match minutes in a competitive league this season.
"She's a talented young player and this loan move will allow her the chance to develop her skills further in a demanding environment.

#club #albion #loan #move

Aug. 8—PULLMAN — "Saaaack, saaaack, saaaack."
Like the flock of seagulls from Pixar's "Finding Nemo," that chant started with one voice, and grew to many on the defensive sideline during Day 2 of the Washington State football team's fall camp Friday at Rogers Field.
During one of the 11-on-11 team periods, redshirt freshman quarterback Owen Eshelman stood in the pocket for perhaps a bit too long. As WSU defenders burst into the backfield, Eshelman fired a pass to junior wide receiver Branden Ganashamoorthy.
Following the completion, defensive linemen Kaden Beatty and Jirah Leaupepetele shared a differing opinion of the outcome of the play, advocating for and celebrating a would-be simulated sack by chanting "saaaack."
Soon other defenders followed, breaking out into a chorus of "saaaack, saaaack, saaaack."

#saaaack #state

Middlesbrough winger Jeremy Sarmiento said he is delighted to finally feel at home after making his move to the Riverside Stadium a permanent one.
The 24-year-old had been on five different loan spells since 2023 from his previous club Brighton & Hove Albion, including spending the second half of last season with Boro.
But after completing his switch in June, the Ecuadorian will hope to play an entire season at his parent club for the first time since 2022-23 when he did so with the Seagulls.
"I'm very happy. I'm delighted, my family also, to feel at home somewhere," Sarmiento told BBC Radio Tees.
"I've been on quite a few loan spells, so it feels good to finally settle in somewhere where you feel loved.

#finally #home

Manchester United defender Gabrielle George is expected to sign for Brighton & Hove Albion according to reports.
George came through the academy at United and went on to play several seasons at Everton before returning to the club in the summer of 2023. An ACL injury disrupted her first season at the club but she became a semi-regular upon her return to fitness.
However, with George not a guaranteed starter she is now set to seek regular game time with Brighton according to the reliable Emma Sander of BBC Sport with the Seagulls set to pay a six-figure fee for the 29-year-old.
Although not a regular, George's departure will mean United's defence depth will take another hit after Millie Turner left the club last month.

#united #brighton #according #manchester

Brighton scored all of their goals from set pieces as they fought back from 2-0 down to clinch a 4-3 win against Strasbourg to wrap up their week-long training camp in Austria.
The Ligue 1 side went two goals up inside the first 14 minutes thanks to Martial Godo and Samuel Amo-Ameyaw, before the Seagulls hit back with two goals in six minutes.
Pascal Gross needed a second bite at the cherry to convert his penalty, before ******* isting team-mate Olivier Boscagli from a free-kick for an important equaliser.
Brighton substitute Eiran Cashin, who has returned from his loan spell at Championship side Blackburn Rovers, headed in from a corner early in the second half to complete the comeback for Fabian Hurzeler's side.
The clubs agreed to play an additional 30 minutes at the end of the usual 90-minute fixture to give the players more game time.

#back #austria

Chelsea have announced the signing of 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck from Brighton & Hove Albion.
The England international, capped 42 times, spent the last six seasons with the Seagulls and, in 2025/26, played 40 matches and scored 14 goals. Welbeck has signed a two-year deal with the Blues, running until June 2028.
Welbeck will represent his sixth club in the Premier League, after playing for Manchester United, Sunderland, **** nal, Watford and Brighton.
"It is a real honour to join a club of this stature at such an exciting time. I already know some of the players and I've had fantastic conversations with the manager — I already feel that connection," Welbeck told the London club's official channels.
Welbeck is likely to be joined by another veteran to add experience to Chelsea's ranks with Jordan Henderson expected to sign for the Blues shortly.

#brighton #danny

Brighton have completed the signing of Croatian defender Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham for an initial club record £46 million.
The 19-year-old, who played against England at this summer’s World Cup, has agreed a five-year contract with the Seagulls, with an option for a further 12 months. Spurs could receive an additional £4m in add-on fees, taking the overall fee to £50 million, and the deal includes a 20 per cent sell-on clause.
Vuskovic joined Tottenham from Hajduk Split in 2025 and spent last season on loan at German club Hamburg. The centre-back, who made no competitive appearances for Spurs, was eager for first-team football and favoured a permanent move over another loan.
Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler told his club’s website: "Luka has enjoyed a fantastic start to his career – it’s one we’ve followed closely. Last season he demonstrated he can play at a very high level and we want to help him build on that within our environment.
“There’s been a lot of external noise about Luka joining us, but he is still a young guy who will need time to adjust to the demands of playing for Brighton and the Premier League. We are confident that he will take this in his stride though."

Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler says the Seagulls have followed Luka Vuskovic's "fantastic start to his career" and are looking forward to helping him break into the Premier League now that his transfer is complete.
Vuskovic, who has signed from Tottenham on a five-year-deal, spent last season on loan at Hamburg and was named in the Bundesliga team of the year.
The 19-year-old has six senior caps for Croatia and started against England in the opening group match of the World Cup.
"Luka has enjoyed a fantastic start to his career - it's one we've followed closely," said Hurzeler. "Last season, he demonstrated he can play at a very high level and we want to help him build on that within our environment.
"There's been a lot of external noise about Luka joining us, but he is still a young guy who will need time to adjust to the demands of playing for Brighton and the Premier League.

Friday's transfer rumours feature Liverpool's search for Mohamed Salah's successor and a five-team Premier League chase for one of Norway's World Cup stars.
Brighton have slapped an £80million asking price on Yankuba Minteh, amid interest from Liverpool. Andoni Iraola's side are weighing up an offer for the 21-year-old, as the Reds search for Mohamed Salah's successor. According to TEAMtalk, the Seagulls are using Anthony Gordon's transfer to Barcelona to judge the value of the winger market.
Also in from TEAMtalk is a competitive chase forAntonio Nusa. The 21-year-old has caught the eye during Norway's World Cup campaign and has grown a long list of suitors. ***** nal and Tottenham are among those keen on the €50m-rated Leipzig winger, though Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Crystal Palace are all monitoring the situation.
Real Madrid have reportedly rejected interest fromChelsea and Manchester United for Alvaro Carreras. The Spanish side want to keep the left-back in their group, despite Marc Cucurella's arrival from Chelsea. Fabrizio Romano reports that Premier League approaches have been rebuffed.
Manchester United, have, however 'opened contact' withBorussia Dortmund defender Julian Ryerson. Fresh from 15 ***** ists in the Bundesliga last season, BILD report that the Red Devils are keen to land the Norwegian. Dortmund value Ryerson at €30m.

Having been the subject of much speculation in recent months, Saïd El Mala now looks likely to remain at 1. FC Köln, as a move to England has failed to materialise so far.
Brighton & Hove Albion were linked with the winger earlier this summer, but cooled their interest after Köln made it clear they would not lower their €50 million asking price. Nevertheless, the Seagulls do not appear to have completely abandoned their pursuit of El Mala.
According to Sport Bild, Brighton head coach Fabian Hürzeler wants to make one “final attempt” to convince Saïd El Mala to join the Premier League club.
However, the report adds that the German coach is aware that a move to Brighton is unlikely for the 19-year-old.
With El Mala seemingly aiming for a move to one of the Premier League’s top clubs, the winger and his family have previously rejected interest from both Newcastle United and Brentford.

Lazio are on the cusp of selling Mario Gila, and they’re now keeping tabs on three defenders, including Brighton’s Diego Coppola.
Gila has already agreed personal terms with AC Milan, who offered him a €5 million yearly salary. The Spaniard would thus follow his defensive partner, Alessio Romagnoli, out the door, as the latter has already landed in Doha after receiving the green light to sign for Al-Sadd. Therefore, the Biancocelesti will be looking to buy at least one new centre-back, and sources haven’t ruled out two new arrivals.
According to Il Messaggero, three defenders have emerged as the main candidates to join Lazio this summer. The first is Coppola, a 22-year-old Italian defender who rose to prominence at **** as Verona, but struggled to settle at Brighton following his transfer last year.
The Italian international found success during his loan spell at Paris FC in the second part of the campaign, but his future remains up in the air. The Roman newspaper claims Coppola is pleading with the Seagulls to grant him leave so he can join Gennaro Gattuso’s team.
The second profile is Sergi Dominguez, who might be the first name on the shortlist of Lazio sporting director Angelo Fabiani. The 21-year-old is a Barcelona youth product who signed for Dinamo Zagreb last year and swiftly established himself as a pillar at the back, helping the Croatian giants win the domestic double.

The Seagulls announced the news via a post on their official club website earlier today.
The 33-year-old joins Brighton & Hove Albion following a spell with Italian Serie A Women Athora club Juventus. Wälti spent one season in Italy, winning the Serie A Women’s Cup and Supercoppa Italiana.
The midfielder is best known for her seven-year spell with **** nal. Wälti made 183 appearances for The Gunners in all competitions, winning the Barclays Women’s Super League **** le, UEFA Women’s Champions League and two Subway Women’s League Cups in the process.
On the international stage, Wälti has been capped by Switzerland on 140 occasions in which she has scored five goals.
After adding Wälti to his squad, Brighton & Hove Albion boss Dario Vidošić said “Lia is a huge addition to the team ahead of the new season.

Manchester United have missed on Mateus Fernandes and, bluntly, that matters. A club talking about a midfield rebuild under Michael Carrick cannot keep treating every setback as a minor detour. According to Give Me Sport, Fernandes is heading elsewhere, with the report stating that he will be "remaining in London for the new season after agreeing a transfer to Tottenham".
That leaves United back where they have often been in recent years, revisiting old lists, revisiting old targets and revisiting old questions about value. The obvious one is Carlos Baleba. The report says "Manchester United have Carlos Baleba on their list when it comes to signing a new midfielder" and that is no surprise. He was admired before, he is admired now, and Brighton know exactly how to monetise admiration.
United "did approach the Seagulls for the 22-year-old last summer, only to be put off by their £100m price tag". That number tells you everything. Brighton saw demand, saw upside and priced accordingly. It also underlines the problem for United. If the player is still viewed internally as the "new Casemiro", then hesitation comes with a cost. Once a club decide a midfielder can anchor the side for years, the fee rarely gets smaller.
There is another important detail in the report, "offers under £70m are unlikely to be considered", with the further claim that Baleba "only wants United". Useful, if true. Helpful, certainly. Decisive, not remotely. Brighton have no reason to rush and no reason to discount heavily, especially after Baleba "still went on to feature regularly for Fabio Hurzeler's team last term".
If Baleba looks expensive, Alex Scott does too. United are "set to explore a move for Bournemouth star Alex Scott after seeing Fernandes opt for a £85m switch to Tottenham". Again, the market is clear. Bournemouth value him at around £80m, and they are not alone in admiring him. The report names **** nal, Manchester City, Tottenham and Chelsea as clubs to watch.

Ajax have secured the transfer of not one, but two Women’s Super League talents. Katja Snoeijs and Nadine Noordam from Everton and Brighton respectively have signed long-term contracts in the Dutch capital.
The pair of Netherlands internationals make their return to their home country after showing their talents in England’s top league.
Snoeijs left her mark on Merseyside, scoring 16 goals in 75 games for the Toffees. As an established Netherlands regular, it’s a huge mark of intent from the Amsterdam-based side. The 29-year-old joins on a free transfer following the expiration of her contract.
Noordam had a less successful but fairly consistent time in the WSL. She represented Brighton 39 times during her stay. The 27-year-old famously scored the winning goal in the 95th minute against Liverpool to send the Seagulls to the 2026 FA Cup final.
It’ll be a welcome move to Ajax for Noordam, who struggled to make a difference at Brighton, often being used as a substitute. Having had major success in the Netherlands previously, it’s a league the player knows well. Noordam has previously won the Eredivise with Ajax and has three KNVB Cups to her name with Ajax and ADO Den Haag respectively.

Roma’s summer campaign is starting to take shape, with the club gradually formalizing its plans for the upcoming season, including a training camp in Trigoria, a retreat in Wales, and a series of friendlies.
As part of their preseason preparations, the Giallorossi have also announced a prestigious test against Brighton.
Gian Piero Gasperini’s team will play at the AMEX Stadium on August 8th at 4:00 PM Italian time, in a match that represents a significant test of fitness and tactical mechanisms ahead of the new season.
This is only the club’s third match in England: before that, matches against Cardiff and Newport will be played on August 1st and 4th, respectively.
The return to Brighton also holds symbolic significance. Roma are returning to play at the Seagulls’ ground two years after meeting in the Europa League round of 16.