'Legend' - Brighton player ratings so far: Three Seagulls score 9/10 after Man United and Arsenal magic moments

Well, that all started rather smoothly for Brighton. As we pause for the international break, Fabian Hurzeler's team are third in the Premier League with 10 points from their first five fixtures.

Brighton are also the division’s highest scorers with 16 and an impressive 23 in all competitions.

Albion have also advanced to the League stage of the Uefa Conference League after a two-leg play-off win against Tromso and they also despatched Manchester United 3-2 at Old Trafford to reach the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.

There have been a number of stand-out performances, with the likes of Pascal Gross, Luka Vuskovic and Charalampos Kostoulas all impressing so far.

Brighton return to Premier League action on October 10 at Sunderland.

Brighton player ratings

Bart Verbruggen - 8: The Dutch international is has gone up a level this term. His display at Coventry was probably his best in a Brighton shirt. A wobble at Chelsea but clean sheets against Aston Villa, Arsenal and Coventry.

Jason Steele - 7: The 35-year-old performed well in his only match of the season in the Carabao Cup at Old Trafford. His save when one-on-one with Marcus Rashford proved decisive.

Luka Vuskovic - 9: The £50m arrival has played almost every minute since arriving from Spurs. Calm, assured and also a goal threat. An extremely encouraging start to his Albion career.

Pascal Struijk - 7: The £18m arrival from Leeds looks a very solid addition and will no doubt prove his worth as the season progresses. Started against Arsenal and Manchester United and looked very much at ease in a Brighton shirt

Olivier Boscagli - 8: The French defender taken a major step forward this season. The 28-year-old has started every match and played left back, centre back and centre midfield. His high level displays were recognised last week as he called up to the French longlist squad. A classy player.

Lewis Dunk - 8: The skipper missed the Arsenal match with a neck injury but had started every Premier League match until then. Dunk's influence has certainly helped Vuskovic settle in, while his goal at Coventry was a stunner!

Michael Svoboda - 4: The 6ft 5in Austrian centre back has been struggling with a knee problem but featured for the final minutes against Arsenal. More to come from the summer arrival.

Ferdi Kadioglu - 6: A slow start for the Turkey international but he was just starting to find his form prior to the international break. It's a long season and the versatile performer will no doubt get back to the levels he displayed last term.

Maxim De Cuyper - 8: The Belgian returned from the World Cup with a spring in his step. A massive improvement and has impressed in the left wing role in Mitoma's absence. Three goals and three assists is very impressive.

Jaouen Hadjam - 7: The left back made his debut in the Carabao at Man United. Had a tough start as Shea Lacey cut inside him to open the scoring but grew into the game and showed his quality. It was his pass that teed-up Charalampos Kostoulas for the opener. Encouraging.

Mats Wieffer - 6: His stop-start Brighton career continues. started the season very well and netted an excellent goal against Tromso but injured his knee at Chelsea after taking a ball to the face. Should be back after the break.

Costinha - 6: I quite like the look of the new right back. Powerful and athletic and should adapt well to the PL once he settles in a bit. A tough assignment at United against Rashford but he will learn from that.

Jack Hinshelwood - 6: Scored twice on the opening day against Villa but sustained an injury and should be back after the break.

Brighton’s ‘Baby Rodri’

Chema Andres - 7: The £18m deadline arrival from Stuttgart started against Man United and Arsenal and has won both. This Premier League lark must seem quite easy for 'Baby Rodri'. He also opened his account against Arsenal with a far post header from a set-piece. An exciting new talent and he gets an extra point for sounding so nice on his arrival interviews!

Yasin Ayari - 8: Looks completely at ease at Premier League level these days. Plays with the intensity and running power that Hurzeler loves. Scored a nice goal at Coventry.

Diego Gomez - 7: The Paraguay international has played mainly on the right in Minteh's absence. Not quite at his top level but has two assists to his name. Will be disappointed not to score as yet and needs a little more composure to his game.

Matt O'Riley - 5: Good to see the Denmark international get some minutes. Started the second leg against Tromso and also the Carabao match at Man United. The January window could e an interesting time for him.

Malick Yalcouye - 8: One of the surprise packages of the season so far. His goals against Chelsea and Coventry were excellent and his running power and work rate have made him an instant favourite. Grasped his chance!

Brighton legend

Pascal Gross - 9: Legend!

Ibrahim Osman - 5: Perhaps underused at times this season. The left winger looked very lively at Tromso and has made a few cameos from the bench in the Premier League. Pace, power and you feel there's more to come from him this term, particularly in the European matches.

Zadok Yohanna - 4: The £20m summer arrival featured from the bench against Villa and also against Tromso. The Nigerian winger is currently out with injury and should return after the break. There's plenty of excitement at the club about his potential.

Georginio - 5: Another who started the season brightly but then missed the Chelsea, Leeds, Coventry and Tromso with injury. Made late substitute appearances against Man U and Arsenal and should be a key man after the break. Needs a big season.

Charalampos Kostoulas - 9: A brilliant start to the season for the Greek teenager. The pressure was on him after Welbeck's exit and the injury to Georginio but he has delivered. Huge potential and star in the making. Four goals and three assists so far. Excellent.

Promise David - 4: Joined on loan from Union SG and the physical striker offers Hurzeler another attacking option. Featured off the bench against Leeds and Chelsea so far. Interesting to see how his season develops.