'Stronger with each game... but the next few matches are going to be a real test'
[BBC] [Getty Images] We asked you to rate Brighton's start to the Premier League season and tell us what Fabian Hurzeler should be focusing on during the extended international break. Here are some of your comments: Kelly: I was a bit worried when Welbeck and Van Hecke both left in the summer but the new players seem to be gelling wonderfully and Gross is running the show. Long may it continue! Michael: Obviously Hurzeler has continued to do a good job following other well-performing managers. But whoever is in the background at Brighton has kept the team performing to the standards they're achieving consistently. Whoever that is has done incredibly well. Simon: Any points we accumulate before our fixture congestion kicks in are valuable. Given the intensity we play with, our form will almost certainly drop off, so we'll just enjoy the plaudits while our players aren't too tired to appreciate them! Nicholas: Great start! Clever buys in the transfer window. Hopefully Minteh and Mitoma come back after the break. Big test of European football and how well the Seagulls can rotate players for the Premier League. By January, if we are still top six, then there could be a good chance for Champions League qualification. Pam: We're getting stronger with each game, with excellent teamwork, despite having some injured players. The next few matches are going to be a real test, and then we'll know more. Barry: A very good start overall. Third in the league is a fantastic position to be in. Chelsea was disappointing, but even there we finished strongly and showed character. Hurzeler should use the extended break to tighten things up defensively and work on maintaining our intensity for the full 90 minutes. There's plenty to be excited about. Keep building on this start and Champions League qualification is a real possibility. Robin: A great start to season - yes giving Chelsea a three-goal start was ambitious, but we nearly pulled it back - as seen when gave Manchester United a two-goal lead and did win it. The incredible difference so far is all the goals are being scored by so many players and we're not relying on one or two. Hopefully, after the disruption of the international break, this can be continued and then what a season it potentially is ahead.
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