Diego Gómez’s wondergoal in a five-star demolition is just the latest in an impressive run of results for the south coast team For two or three years now, it’s been standard to nod approvingly at how well-run Brighton, Brentford and Bournemouth are, and to move on. What else is there to say? It’s true, of course – these are sides who have made the most of relatively limited resources. But there’s also an underlying assumption in the designation: that these are clubs who have no higher aspiration, that their limit is earning praise for upper mid-table finishes. This season, perhaps, offers an opportunity to change that.
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