10 Things We Learned From The English Premier League Football Weekend (15-17 September 2017)

10. Bournemouth Are Off The Mark

It felt inevitable. A side as philosophically assured as Eddie Howe's Bournemouth were never far away from their first win; they were desperately unlucky against Manchester City a few weeks back, and are well-versed in the art of grinding out Premier League victories.

Brighton showed class and grit in patches by restricting Bournemouth to long-range efforts in the first half. Anthony Knockaert was a pest, constantly putting the back line on the back foot, and this persistence paid dividends when, in the 55th minute, Solly March converted from Brighton's bright wing play. It was Brighton's other winger, Pascal Groß, who set up the chance with a neat spot of skill and inch-perfect delivery. Ultimately, it counted for nothing; the much -maligned Jordan Ibe did much to free himself of the weight of his inflated price tag by freeing Andrew Surman, who showed nerve and poise to slot in the equaliser. Jermain Defoe sealed all three points with his exquisite positional play and finishing.

On this evidence, both sides possess sufficient quality to beat the drop - but Brighton's capitulation, after such a spirited two thirds of dominance, must be a cause for concern. Do they have the mental fortitude to rebound?