10* best matches of Brighton's 2022-23 Premier League season

Come on! How do you keep it down to ten? Spoiler alert - there are more than ten games relived below.

And that's without some very good cup ties tles into consideration.

Even the family against Espanyol was pretty good..

For four decades, 13 was Albion’s magic number.

Thirteenth was their highest-ever final league position, secured in the old First Division under the management of Mike Bailey.

Last year they beat that, coming ninth under Graham Potter.

Now, initially with Potter but mainly guided by the charismatic Roberto De Zerbi, they have pushed the bar even higher with a best-ever sixth place and their first European qualification.

They also reached the FA Cup semi-finals for good measure.

The results were impressive and the style in which they were achieved even more so, earning plaudits nationally and internationally.

Manchester United (a, won 2-1)

The world of football was focused on Old Trafford and Erik ten Hag’s first game in charge of Manchester United. But the red revival (which happened, to be fair to EtH) was kept on hold as Pascal Gross scored at the double and Albion saw out the closing stages with authority.

Leicester (h, won 5-2)

Stung by a harshly disallowed wonder strike by Alexis Mac Allister, Albion turned on the style to go fourth in Potter’s final game. Mac Allister crowned it with a majestic free-kick and it felt like all was going smoothly.

Liverpool (a, drew 3-3)

The De Zerbi era started with two early Leandro Trossard goals and we all thought: “What on earth have we got here?” Potterball after a double espresso was one description after Trossard later completed his treble.

Chelsea (h, won 4-1)

The first win under RDZ, Chelsea’s first defeat after a decent start to life under Potter. Welcome back, Graham? Welcome to hell, more like! Albion’s first ever league win over the Blues was always on the cards after an explosive start.

Southampton (a, won 3-1)

Okay not an all-time classic but a reassuring first win after the World Cup break and a long-awaited goal for Solly March.

Everton (a, won 4-1)

A first ever four-goal away haul in the top tier, a glorious first Prem start for Evan Ferguson and a crowning finish by Pascal Gross. Happy New Year. Fortunately, aggregate scores don’t count in the league!

Liverpool (h, won 3-0)

Albion showed off their World Cup winner, then outclassed Liverpool and all Jurgen Klopp could do was smile and applaud them at full-time. Read that sentence again if you need to.

West Ham (h, won 4-0)

Another eventful day as the Seagulls celebrated a new deal for Moises Caicedo, made a big change in goal, welcomed back former favourite Leo Ulloa as VIP guest and dismantled West Ham with stunning football constructed from back to front.

Crystal Palace (h, won 1-0)

Not a classic but a tense night and first win for too long over the old rivals thanks to an unerring finish by Solly March. He loved it.

Chelsea (a, won 2-1)

Trailing to a big deflection, denied by the crossbar and hit by two injuries, Albion kept faith and turned things around. They should have been ahead before Julio Enciso’s screamer but fortunately they weren’t because that goal deserved to be the winner.

Wolves (h, won 6-0)

One pundit described De Zerbi’s multiple team changes as proof he did not want Europe. Six goals and 90 sensational minutes later, Paul Merson had been proved right. RDZ didn’t want Europe – he DEMANDED it.

Arsenal (a, won 3-0)

The day the title race was decided and, more importantly, Albion put one foot in Europe. They turned on the style in the second half for possibly their best ever result, certainly in the league.

Southampton (h, won 3-1)

All about the occasion more than the game itself although Albion were decent enough. Two goals from Evan Ferguson smoothed the path to busy Thursday nights next season and a week of celebration could start.

Manchester City (h, drew 1-1)

One of the finest games ever seen at the Amex (especially the first half) and one of the greatest goals as Julio Enciso sent a rocket into the top corner after a good move. What a way to secure a top-six finish.