Albion have had a solid start to the 2022-23 campaign despite considerable disruption when in September their head coach Graham Potter and his entire management team upped sticks for the riches of Chelsea.
Brighton’s chairman and owner Tony Bloom moved swiftly and appointed former Sassuolo and Shakhtar Donetsk boss Roberto De Zerbi as new man at the helm. Despite a patchy start, the little-known De Zerbi has since enjoyed some decent results in the league, including a 3-3 draw at Liverpool and a rousing 4-1 victory against Potter’s Chelsea at the Amex Stadium. It was a result that got the De Zerbi era up and running.
Prize monies for the Premier League include broadcasting revenue and also the higher in the table a club finishes, the more money they receive.
The merit payment is based on league position. So, based on the current league standings, here’s how much could Brighton and their top flight rivals stand to earn...
5. Man United
Despite the Ronaldo distraction Erik ten Hag's team are improving. On track to earn an estimated £35.2 million in merit payments Photo: Clive Rose
6. Liverpool
Looked a yard off the pace so far this season but the World Cup break will likely do them some good. On track to earn an estimated £33 million in merit payments Photo: Jan Kruger
7. Brighton
Roberto De Zerbi's men play an attacking style of football but can they maintain their lofty position? On track to earn an estimated £30.8 million in merit payments Photo: Charlie Crowhurst
8. Chelsea
Graham Potter would not have expected to be below Brighton at this stage. On track to earn an estimated £28.6 million in merit payments Photo: George Wood