Where Brighton & Hove Albion would be in the Premier League table if ONLY goals from English players counted

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The Premier League table remains delicately poised as the coronavirus-enforced football suspension continues, with the race for European qualification and battle against relegation still very much alive.

For a bit of fun, we've taken a look (via figures provided by Transfermarkt) at how Brighton would fare in the 2019/20 Premier League table if all goals from non-English players were struck from the records. Scroll through the gallery to see how the division shapes up.

Jamie Vardy, that is all. His 19 goals put the Foxes a massive ten points clear, as their total of losses is slashed in half. What an effort.Jamie Vardy, that is all. His 19 goals put the Foxes a massive ten points clear, as their total of losses is slashed in half. What an effort.
Jamie Vardy, that is all. His 19 goals put the Foxes a massive ten points clear, as their total of losses is slashed in half. What an effort. | Getty
The Red Devils glide into second place, thanks to the likes of Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood bagging their fair share of goals this season.The Red Devils glide into second place, thanks to the likes of Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood bagging their fair share of goals this season.
The Red Devils glide into second place, thanks to the likes of Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood bagging their fair share of goals this season. | Getty
Goodness me, the Saints certainly have come marching in! Ralph Hasenhuttl'sside gatecrash the top four with gusto, 12 points to the better.Goodness me, the Saints certainly have come marching in! Ralph Hasenhuttl'sside gatecrash the top four with gusto, 12 points to the better.
Goodness me, the Saints certainly have come marching in! Ralph Hasenhuttl'sside gatecrash the top four with gusto, 12 points to the better. | Getty
Harry Kane scored his fair share of match-winners before succumbing to injury, and that, combined with Dele Alli's eight goals, work the magic for Spurs, who move up from eighth.Harry Kane scored his fair share of match-winners before succumbing to injury, and that, combined with Dele Alli's eight goals, work the magic for Spurs, who move up from eighth.
Harry Kane scored his fair share of match-winners before succumbing to injury, and that, combined with Dele Alli's eight goals, work the magic for Spurs, who move up from eighth. | Getty
The Toffees charge ahead into fifth, five points to the better after seeing a large chunk of their losses converted into draws. Dominic Calvert-Lewin's 13 league goals come very in handy.The Toffees charge ahead into fifth, five points to the better after seeing a large chunk of their losses converted into draws. Dominic Calvert-Lewin's 13 league goals come very in handy.
The Toffees charge ahead into fifth, five points to the better after seeing a large chunk of their losses converted into draws. Dominic Calvert-Lewin's 13 league goals come very in handy. | Getty
The Blues drop out of the Champions League qualification spots, despite having Tammy Abraham's 13 league goals to fall back on.The Blues drop out of the Champions League qualification spots, despite having Tammy Abraham's 13 league goals to fall back on.
The Blues drop out of the Champions League qualification spots, despite having Tammy Abraham's 13 league goals to fall back on. | Getty
Sean Dyche's boys sneak up three places, largely thanks to the efforts of English duo Ashley Barnes and Jay Rodriguez. They actually have one less win, but many losses become draws.Sean Dyche's boys sneak up three places, largely thanks to the efforts of English duo Ashley Barnes and Jay Rodriguez. They actually have one less win, but many losses become draws.
Sean Dyche's boys sneak up three places, largely thanks to the efforts of English duo Ashley Barnes and Jay Rodriguez. They actually have one less win, but many losses become draws. | Getty
The Blades drop down one place, after five precious points are slashed off their total. Their goal difference stands at a round 0, with nine goals scored as many conceded.The Blades drop down one place, after five precious points are slashed off their total. Their goal difference stands at a round 0, with nine goals scored as many conceded.
The Blades drop down one place, after five precious points are slashed off their total. Their goal difference stands at a round 0, with nine goals scored as many conceded. | Getty
It's a similar story for the Citizens, who plummet down from second place. Gabriel Jesus' five match-winning goals being scrapped was a huge blow to their points tally.It's a similar story for the Citizens, who plummet down from second place. Gabriel Jesus' five match-winning goals being scrapped was a huge blow to their points tally.
It's a similar story for the Citizens, who plummet down from second place. Gabriel Jesus' five match-winning goals being scrapped was a huge blow to their points tally. | Getty
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