Brighton and Brentford are making Premier League watchers sit up, currently sitting third and fourth in the table after a bright start to the season.
According to BBC Sport pundit Chris Sutton, it will be "really interesting to see how far" both clubs can push their surprise early-season form, with a genuine question mark over whether they can sustain a top-six challenge across the full campaign.
Neither side is typically associated with the Premier League's elite bracket, but their current league positions suggest both have started the season with real momentum. Sutton's comments, relayed by BBC News, reflect a broader curiosity in the division about whether traditionally lower-budget clubs like Brighton and Brentford can convert an encouraging opening block of fixtures into a sustained tilt at European qualification places.
As it stands, there's no confirmation from Sutton or BBC Sport on specific reasons behind the sides' rise this season beyond their current standings — simply an acknowledgement that their positions have turned heads. With plenty of the season still to play, it remains to be seen whether either club can hold firm as bigger-spending rivals find their rhythm.