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...
13. Leicester
A poor start but Rodgers' men have been one of the form teams of late and are surging up the table. On track to earn an estimated £17.6 million in merit payments Photo: Tony Marshall
14. Bournemouth
Steady as she goes at Bournemouth. Anything above the drop zone will be a great season. On track to earn an estimated £15.4 million in merit payments Photo: Charlie Crowhurst
15. Leeds United
High octane stuff but Marsch remains under-pressure. On track to earn an estimated £13.2 million in merit payments. Photo: Justin Setterfield
16. West Ham
Looked jaded in the opening stages this season and Moyes will hope for improvement after the break. On track to earn an estimated £11 million in merit payments. Photo: Tony Marshall