"In Yankuba Minteh, Brighton possess yet another star in the making. The sharp piece of business Brighton did in the summer of 2024 took time to come to the boil but is now cooking. Leeds located no answer to his thrust. Some errant finishing denied the Gambian a goal, leaving old reliable Danny Welbeck and two from Diego Gomez to bury Leeds."
"The Paraguayan, yet another find for Brighton's best-in-class scouting team, most definitely has a scoring touch. Harsh lessons for Leeds. Brighton fans do not appreciate the cliche of the well-run club. Expectation has climbed far higher than mere subsistence, but they offer the paradigm of how to grow and prosper. Likewise a one-city club, with a large catchment area, Leeds also have legacy on offer."
"Daniel Farke's initial plan was unsophisticated, sitting back in numbers, Dominic Calvert-Lewin as lone target man, the speed of Noah Okafor in support. It proved unworkable. The pair rarely linked up. What comes after establishing Premier League credentials is the question Brighton seek answer for. They are a whirl of inconsistency; in the first half they hit creative heights then descended to customary flat spots."
Yankuba Minteh emerged as a decisive Brighton talent after a slow start, his thrusts troubling Leeds despite some errant finishing. Danny Welbeck and two Diego Gomez goals completed the victory, with Gomez backed by Brighton’s elite scouting and clear scoring touch. Brighton balance development and expectation, pursuing growth beyond mere Premier League survival through global recruitment and tactical depth. Leeds possess a large fanbase and historical legacy but must prioritize survival before broader revival. Daniel Farke’s conservative setup, using Dominic Calvert-Lewin as a lone target and Noah Okafor in support, lacked cohesion. Brighton displayed creative highs and customary flat spells, with selection changes proving influential.
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