Another three points, another clean sheet, and another spectacular Diego Gómez goal!

Brighton and Hove Albion secured a 2-0 victory over Brentford on Sunday to take them up to second going into the international break, continuing their excellent start to the Premier League season.

Gómez's long-range strike opened the scoring before Pascal Groß doubled the advantage from the penalty spot, with Igor Thiago's first-half red card leaving the visitors facing an uphill battle.

While Albion controlled much of the contest against ten men, there were still some impressive individual performances across the pitch.

Here are the Seagulls' player ratings.

Starting XI

Bart Verbruggen - 7/10

A comfortable and quiet afternoon for the Dutch goalkeeper, who wasn't required to make many difficult saves.

Nevertheless, he remained composed when called upon and distributed the ball confidently as Brighton built attacks from the back.

Another clean sheet to add to his growing collection, which means another round of hot drinks for his teammates.

 Not conceding comes at a price nowadays!

Costinha - 7/10

An energetic display from the right-back, who provided width and regularly looked to support attacks. 

Defensively, he remained disciplined and dealt comfortably with Brentford's limited opportunities.

A solid performance without necessarily producing a standout moment.

Having stepped in due to injury problems in the squad, Costinha has held his own when called upon.

Especially in such a tough period of five straight away games.

Luka Vušković - 9/10

Another impressive outing from the young Croatian, who continues to look increasingly comfortable in the Premier League.

Strong in the air and composed in possession, he helped keep the visitors' attacking threat under control. 

His involvement in winning the penalty was another important contribution.

Getting better every week!

Lewis Dunk - 7/10

The captain provided his usual leadership and experience at the heart of the defence.

With Brighton enjoying plenty of possession, Dunk was rarely placed under sustained pressure, but his positioning and passing helped maintain control.

Is he unlucky not to have been selected for England’s upcoming fixtures? The clean sheet stats and league position may suggest so.

Olivier Boscagli - 8/10

An assured performance from the French defender, who looked comfortable both defensively and when progressing forward.

His passing helped Albion maintain attacking momentum, while his composure ensured Brentford rarely found opportunities to threaten.

The Frenchman had to be patient when hunting for opportunities in the first eleven last season, but now he is one of the first names on the team sheet.

Chema Andrés - 7/10

An understated but effective display in midfield.

Andrés helped Brighton retain possession and recycle the ball, providing an important foundation for the more attacking players to express themselves.

After receiving a yellow in the incident, which resulted in a red card for Sunday's opponents, he was substituted at half time, presumably to avoid any further conflict. 

Pascal Groß - 8/10

Another excellent performance from the experienced midfielder.

Groß dictated the tempo with his passing and movement, while his confidently converted penalty provided an important second goal. He never looked like he was missing.

His composure and intelligence remain invaluable to Hürzeler's side. 

Diego Gómez - 9/10 

Brighton's standout performer.

The Paraguayan produced another moment of brilliance with a spectacular long-range strike to open the scoring.

To produce that strike, on his weak foot from outside the box, takes serious quality.

Beyond his goal, Gómez impressed with his energy, movement, and willingness to contribute defensively.

His growing influence in the final third is becoming one of the most exciting aspects of Albion's season.

Yasin Ayari - 7/10

A hardworking performance from the Swedish international, who helped Brighton maintain their intensity in midfield.

Ayari's movement and willingness to press made life difficult for the visitors, although he wasn't quite as influential in attacking areas as some of his teammates.

Maxim De Cuyper - 7/10

Provided an energetic presence on the left, regularly looking to get forward and create opportunities.

His movement helped stretch Brentford's defence, although the final ball occasionally lacked the precision needed to create real chances.

Charalampos Kostoulas - 6/10

A relatively quiet afternoon for the young forward.

He worked hard to create space and offered movement in attacking areas but struggled to make a significant impact against an organised Brentford block.

Nevertheless, his development remains encouraging, and performances like this are part of the learning process.

Substitutes

Mats Wieffer - 7/10

Brought energy and composure after his introduction, helping Brighton maintain control of the midfield.

His physical presence and ability to retain possession in midfield ensured Albion remained comfortable as the game progressed.

Jack Hinshelwood - 6/10

A steady contribution from the academy graduate.

Hinshelwood offered fresh legs and helped maintain the team's structure, although he had limited opportunities to influence the match in attacking areas given the time of his substitution.

He fired a late strike from outside the box just wide.

Yankuba Minteh - 6/10

Added pace and directness after coming on, looking to test Brentford's tired legs.

There were glimpses of his attacking ability, but he wasn't quite able to produce a decisive contribution.

Great to see him back on the Amex turf, though.

Georginio Rutter - 6/10

Showed some encouraging signs after his introduction.

The Frenchman attempted to link play in advanced areas, although he struggled to create a clear opportunity against the visitors' compact defence despite being taken out in the box late on.

Malick Yalcouyé - N/A

Introduced late in the contest and didn't have enough time to make a meaningful impact.

Player of the Match: Diego Gómez

There were several impressive performances, particularly from Vušković, Gómez, and Groß.

However, Gómez's spectacular opening goal and overall influence make him the clear standout.

The midfielder has developed a reputation for producing important moments, and his growing confidence in front of goal could remain valuable as the season progresses.

Brighton didn't need to be at their very best to secure another victory, as shown by an uneventful second half, but their ability to control matches and produce decisive moments continues to boost progress.

In 2023-2024, these were often the banana-skin games, with a Sunday fixture after a European away often leading to dropped points.

Yet so far, Brighton have shown no signs of slowing down.