BURNLEY, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Lewis Dunk of Brighton and Hove Albion celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Burnley and Brighton & Hove Albion at Turf Moor on February 06, 2021 in Burnley, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)BURNLEY, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Lewis Dunk of Brighton and Hove Albion celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Burnley and Brighton & Hove Albion at Turf Moor on February 06, 2021 in Burnley, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Lewis Dunk of Brighton and Hove Albion celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Burnley and Brighton & Hove Albion at Turf Moor on February 06, 2021 in Burnley, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

How Brighton, Arsenal & Crystal Palace rank in the latest shock Premier League alternative table

The 2020/21 Premier League season is now well past the midway point, and the campaign is shaping up for a thrilling finish, with the title race, chase for European football qualification and the relegation battle still looking competitive as we move closer to the final ten matches of the season.
By Richie Boon
Published 23rd Feb 2021, 12:00 BST
Updated 23rd Feb 2021, 12:12 BST

For a bit of fun, we've taken a look (via Transfermrkt) at how the Premier League table would currently look if only goals from English players had counted this season, and the outcome is eyebrow-raising to say the least. Here's a look at how Brighton & Hove Albion and the rest of England's top tier fare in the shock alternative table:

Position change: None. W: 9. D: 13. L: 3. Goals for/against: 15:7. Points: 40.

5. 5th - Chelsea

Position change: None. W: 9. D: 13. L: 3. Goals for/against: 15:7. Points: 40. Photo: NEIL HALL

Position change: +6. W: 10. D: 9. L: 5. Goals for/against: 17:8. Points: 39.

6. 6th - Leeds United

Position change: +6. W: 10. D: 9. L: 5. Goals for/against: 17:8. Points: 39. Photo: JON SUPER

Position change: -3.  W: 9. D: 12. L: 4. Goals for/against: 19:12. Points: 39.

7. 7th - West Ham United

Position change: -3.  W: 9. D: 12. L: 4. Goals for/against: 19:12. Points: 39. Photo: KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH

Position change: None. W: 9. D: 10. L: 4. Goals for/against: 24:15. Points: 37.

8. 8th - Aston Villa

Position change: None. W: 9. D: 10. L: 4. Goals for/against: 24:15. Points: 37. Photo: RUI VIEIRA

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