Brighton and Hove Albion are seventh in the Premier League following their 1-1 draw at draw Everton. It was though quite the chaotic week in the English top flight as nine-man Tottenham lost 4-1 to Chelsea.
It was a frenetic meeting that saw five disallowed goals, two red cards, a penalty and two Spurs players forced off during the first half with injury, as Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino marked his return to north London by ending the Premier League’s last unbeaten record.
Elsewhere, Mikel Arteta was fuming at VAR as the Gunners lost 1-0 at St James’ Park on Saturday – their first Premier League defeat of the campaign – as Anthony Gordon scored a controversial winner for the hosts.
Champions Man City walloped Bournemouth 6-1, Brentford secured a 3-2 win against West Ham, Sheffield United enjoyed their first three points with a 2-1 triumph against Wolves and there were wins for Crystal Palace at Burnley and Man United at Fulham. Nottingham Forest also secured an eye-catching win against Unai Emery's Aston Villa.
Former Tottenham and West Ham boss Harry Redknapp kept a close eye on proceedings over the weekend and was impressed by Albion’s skipper Lewis Dunk. “I’m a big fan of Lewis Dunk,” Redkanpp wrote for www.betvictor.com. “We all know how good a defender this fella is, not many get the better of him, I don’t think people realise the quality he has though.
"Some of his passes were outstanding and he was unlucky to have a lovely volley ruled out. He’s even started taking free kicks. You know the lad’s full of confidence when that’s happening!”
Redkanpp’s XI: Sam Johnstone (Crystal Palace); Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest), Harry Maguire (Manchester United), Lewis Dunk (Brighton), Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace); Oliver Norwood (Sheffield United), Jeremy Doku (Manchester City); Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), Ross Barkley (Luton), Cameron Archer (Sheffield United); Anthony Gordon (Newcastle).

. LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Lewis Dunk of Brighton & Hove Albion scores a goal that is later ruled offside during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Goodison Park on November 04, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jess Hornby/Getty Images)
Lewis Dunk of Brighton & Hove Albion scores a goal that is later ruled offside during the Premier League match at Everton Photo: Jess Hornby

5. Lewis Dunk:- Brighton
Redknapp wrote: “Alongside him, I’m a big fan of Lewis Dunk. We all know how good a defender this fella is, not many get the better of him, I don’t think people realise the quality he has though. Some of his passes were outstanding and he was unlucky to have a lovely volley ruled out. He’s even started taking free kicks. You know the lad’s full of confidence when that’s happening!” Photo: Jess Hornby

6. Tyrick Mitchell - Crystal Palace
Redknapp wrote: “Tyrick Mitchell’s really made that left-back position his own at Palace over the last couple of years, and the young lad is getting better and better. He took his goal very well, that’s clearly an area of his game he’s been working on. He’s been in and around the England squad before, don’t be shocked if he’s back soon.” Photo: Nathan Stirk

7. Oliver Norwood - Sheffield United
Redknapp wrote: “What a penalty from Oliver Norwood to get Sheffield United the win, unbelievable! To hit it with that much power, that late in the game, that takes a lot of courage. He’s a good, experienced pro and has been in this side for quite a few years. He’s always got good technique though; he never panics with the ball at his feet.” Photo: Michael Regan

8. Jeremy Doku - Manchester City
Redknapp wrote: “My star man has to be Jeremy Doku, what an easy choice that is! One goal, four assists, phenomenal from the young lad. Pep keeps talking about the potential this boy has and it’s easy to see why, he could become some player. Who’d have thought it, City score six and Haaland’s not involved in any of them!” Photo: Alex Livesey