Despite their painful 5-1 loss to Everton last Monday, the Seagulls are seventh in the top flight and in the mix to contest on the continent next season, along with the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool, Aston Villa and Tottenham.
Roberto De Zerbi’s men have a testing run-in and start with a trip to title-chasing Arsenal on Sunday. Albion then travel to Newcastle on May 18 before welcoming lowly Southampton to the Amex Stadium on May 21. De Zerbi then has the small matter of preparing his team to face title favourites Man City at home on May 24, with their final match of the season at fellow European hopefuls Aston Villa. It’s been a very good season so far for Brighton with plenty still to play for in the final stages.
As the battle for Europe nears it’s conclusion, statistic experts FiveThirtyEight predict the final outcome for the Premier League table...
17. 4th Man United
Predicted points 72, goal difference 13 Photo: Ash Donelon
18. 3rd Newcastle
Predicted points 73, goal difference 36 Photo: Stu Forster
19. 2nd Arsenal
Predicted points 85, goal difference 43 Photo: Stuart MacFarlane
20. 1st Man City
Predicted points 91, goal difference 64 Photo: OLI SCARFF