In conclusion, I can't fully believe that Brighton will be the team that surprises us all. Except for waiting for the next few matches when Brighton will face Liverpool and Man City who are currently the strongest teams in the EPL. If in that match Brighton can get a draw or not lose points, I believe that Brighton has a stable consistency and will be successful at the end of the season.
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.
Pinning Brighton as a dark horse team is very appropriate based on their performance in the last three matches, they have started the season well compared to other teams such as Tottenham, Aston Villa, Chelsea, Manchester United and Newcastle. Brighton form so far has been very good, they will try to give other teams a shock like Newcastle and Aston Villa did in the previous season.
Yes, the dark horse team is only able to provide surprises, but they are still struggling to compete with Manchester City or Arsenal in the title race, especially since Liverpool is showing its best quality since being handled by Arne Slot. Finishing in the top four would be enough for them, but given the competition this season, Brighton must maintain the form they have shown in the three games they have played.