I don't think you get the question, it is not like the dark horse is going to go unbeaten and beat all the big teams, just a team that would surprise everyone and finish in the top four, like Aston Villa did last season and Newcastle in the season before that. Brighton have started very well, that is why people are tipping them to be that team, they have been strong in their last three games despite what you say, you cannot fault their victories based on the performances and conducts of their opponents.
The dark horse team is a team that is able to make it difficult for the top clubs, they give surprises with their unexpected performances, maybe Brighton has the opportunity to be the dark horse team this season, but it seems too early to see it now because the Premier League is a league with very tight competition.
Last season, Brighton also managed to occupy the top 5 positions in the middle of the season, but in the end they fell and their stability was disturbed until they finally finished in 11th place, maybe the arrival of Fabian Hurzeler as coach and Mason Greenwood will make Brighton's appearance better than before and we'll see how far their appearance will continue like this.
In the 4th match later, he will face the promoted club Ipswich, I think Brighton will win this match to get 3 full points.