Brighton's rise in the Premier League isn't down to luck, but rather a meticulous mathematical approach. According to Daily Mail, the team's triumphs are built on top-secret algorithms from Starlizard, the company owned by club chairman Tony Bloom.
Designed by a group of Exeter University mathematicians, this closed system is refined in London, with Bloom personally overseeing the models that can simulate and predict match outcomes.
The results speak for themselves. Currently, Brighton sit third in the Premier League and have already thrashed Arsenal 3-0 and knocked Manchester United out of the League Cup.
These algorithms also aid in uncovering hidden gems. The club has reaped substantial profits from selling players like Moises Caicedo, Marc Cucurella, and Alexis Mac Allister.
Bloom is fiercely protective of his company's secrets, particularly in light of a conflict with former protégé Matthew Benham. Benham now runs Brentford and has adopted a similar analytical approach.
