Manchester City demonstrated their authority with an emphatic 4-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion, as they continue their pursuit of an unprecedented fourth consecutive Premier League championship.
The match review and updated English Premier League table reveal City’s commanding performance, highlighted by their fluid attacking style, as reported by Flashscore.
Despite an early threat from Brighton’s Danny Welbeck, City took control with Kevin De Bruyne’s spectacular diving header, connecting flawlessly with Kyle Walker’s precise cross to break the deadlock. Phil Foden extended City’s lead, capitalizing on a controversial free-kick decision and slotting home a deflected strike past Brighton’s keeper, Jason Steele.
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Foden’s brilliance continued as he scored his second goal, capitalizing on a defensive lapse from Brighton to find the net with clinical precision. Although Brighton improved after halftime with substitutions from manager Roberto De Zerbi, City remained relentless in their pursuit of more goals.
Julián Álvarez showcased his attacking prowess, narrowly missing the target with a powerful shot before eventually scoring with Walker’s assist. Despite Brighton’s appeals for a penalty being dismissed, City’s dominance was unquestionable as they secured a comprehensive victory.
The defeat extends Brighton’s winless streak to five matches, denting their hopes of European qualification. While City’s win was convincing, their goal difference compared to league leaders Arsenal means they must maintain a flawless record in their remaining fixtures to clinch the title.