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Get instant access with no contract Live Premier League table Watch FREE Premier League highlights Some signs of life for ChelseaOnly Burnley have conceded more goals inside the first 15 minutes of Premier League games this season than Chelsea. "I thought he was exceptional."Live Premier League table | Watch FREE PL highlights Colwill had not started a game all season so his display was a welcome boost, although there were others.
But at least their showing against Liverpool hinted at the faint possibility of raising their game.Adam BateDoku picks right time to go to the next level Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights from the Premier League clash between Manchester City and Brentford The three-goal margin of victory made Manchester City's afternoon against Brentford look straightforward but it took a moment of brilliance from Jeremy Doku, another one, to break a tense game open. Competing in Europe is an entirely different challenge.Lewis JonesBournemouth have 'soul' despite Iraola exit Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights from Fulham's match against Bournemouth in the Premier League It is a testament to Bournemouth and Andoni Iraola that the head coach could announce his departure and for their season to keep getting better.Bournemouth have won three of four matches to extend their unbeaten run to a remarkable 16 league games since Iraola said that he would leave the club this summer.Fulham 0-1 Bournemouth - Report & highlightsAs it happened | Teams | Stats"I felt actually that we've used it in a positive way," said Iraola after their latest victory at Fulham.
"Because it's 10 against 10, spaces everywhere, one against one, duels, tired legs, at the end you need the soul when you are running out of energy."Bournemouth may be preparing for life after Iraola, but their spirit suggests the foundations are there for the club to keep moving forward without him.David RichardsonBrighton soaring towards Europe Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights from the Premier League clash between Brighton and Wolves Brighton are dreaming of European football for just the second time in the club's history.The Seagulls' lightning start in their 3-0 home win over already-relegated Wolves showed their focus and determination to take advantage of a wide-open European qualification race.Brighton 3-0 Wolves - Match report & highlightsAs it happened | Teams | StatsKey in the surge towards Europe has been Jack Hinshelwood. A third goal in as many matches saw him maintain his strong form from the No 10 position.Another shining light in the win was Maxim De Cuyper, whom Soccer Saturday's Michael Dawson labelled a "breath of fresh air" for Brighton on his first start since February.Given a start at right-back in place of the injured Mats Wieffer, the Belgium international took the opportunity with both hands.De Cuyper became just the third player to assist two goals in the opening five minutes of a Premier League match after Andrey Arshavin (for Arsenal in February 2011) and Islam Slimani (for Leicester in December 2016).The 25-year-old's Champions League experience at Club Brugge may well come in handy with Brighton in the mix to qualify for Europe's top club competition.With the Seagulls in this form, they will fancy their chances of finishing sixth, which could be enough for Champions League qualification, as they go to a likely already-safe Leeds next Sunday, live on Sky Sports, before a final-day home game against Manchester United, who have little to play for.And with Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler committing his future to Brighton earlier this week amid interest from Bayer Leverkusen, these are exciting times down on the south coast.Declan Olley