Monday football tips: Super Seagulls target Premier League top spot

There was some scepticism about expected-goals models rating 16th-placed Brighton as a team who should have been pushing for Europe last season but the Seagulls have won four of their first five Premier League games this term.

Defeats for Chelsea and Manchester United on Saturday, and Liverpool's draw at Brentford, mean Brighton can go top of the table if they win at Crystal Palace, adding even more spice to the rivals' clash at Selhurst Park.

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Torino to beat Venezia

Toulouse to beat Caen

Brighton to beat Crystal Palace

Celta Vigo to beat Granada

Promoted Venezia have lost four of their five Serie A games and look set for another defeat while Ligue 2 leaders Toulouse can extend their fine run to eight wins in nine at home to Caen.

Brighton are another in-form team in the Premier League and Celta Vigo can build on last week's 2-0 win at Levante. The fourfold pays 12-1 with Hills.

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Crystal Palace v Brighton

Sky Sports Premier League & Main Event, 8pm Monday

Brighton found wins difficult to come by last season but they have discovered a ruthless streak this term and can claim their seventh victory in eight league and cup fixtures in an entertaining clash with rivals Crystal Palace.

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Best bet
Brighton to win & over 2.5 goals

Bet of the day

Celta Vigo to beat Granada LaLigaTV, 8pm Monday

Celta Vigo had a tough start to the campaign, including defeats to Atletico and Real Madrid, but they got their first La Liga win on the board last week and should see off Granada, who have scored only once in three away games.

Player shot bet of the day

Crystal Palace v Brighton

Crystal Palace struggled to defend set pieces in their 3-0 defeat at Liverpool last time out and Brighton defender Shane Duffy could be a handful at Selhurst Park.

The Irishman had four efforts on goal at Burnley on the opening weekend and has scored twice in seven appearances for club and country since then. He is 11-5 with Paddy Power to have a shot on target.

Best bet
Shane Duffy to have at least one shot on target